Characters
Who is the protagonist?
Milo
What caused conflict in the kingdom?
Banishing Rhyme and Reason
Language that exaggerates?
Hyperbole
What is theme?
The message
Meaning of nuance?
Subtle difference
Who helps guide Milo on his journey?
Tock
What begins the journey?
Tollbooth / box in Milo's room
Play on words?
Pun
What changes in Milo?
Attitude toward learning
-ity meaning?
the word is a noun
What are the characters in the Doldrums called?
Lethargarians
What is Milo trying to do?
Rescue Rhyme and Reason
Repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words
Alliteration
What does Milo learn?
Learning is valuable
Connotation?
Emotional meaning
Who believes words are most important?
King Azaz
What must be restored?
Balance and Logic / Rhyme and Reason
Giving human qualities to things that are not human?
Message about curiosity?
Curiosity leads to growth
Instructions telling the actors what to do?
Stage directions
Who believes numbers are most important?
Mathemagician
What lesson comes from conflict?
Words and numbers BOTH matter
Why use figurative language?
To emphasize ideas
Comic relief
Not take things literally
Why is balance important?
Multiple perspectives matter
Smaller chunk of story that takes place in a single setting?
Scene