Character Traits
Her breath was a frosty veil
is a type of what figurative language?
adage, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, simile
.
What is metaphor?
The narrator of Wishtree is...
Who is Red?
Francesca is the owner of who?
What is Red?
Why do many different kinds of animals live together in or near Red?
A. Red has made it clear that eating your neighbors is not allowed.
B. The neighborhood is crowded with animals and space is hard to find.
C. This group of animals just love each other.
D. All these animals naturally get along well together.
What is letter A, Red made it clear that you do not eat your neighbors.
Is this pair of words a synonym or antonym?
complicated, simple
HINT:
Synonym- mean the same
Antonym- mean the opposite
Last year I had a mite infestation that drove me nuts.
is a type of what figurative language?
adage, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, simile
What is idiom
One rule that every living thing in the natural world follows...
What is no talking to humans?
Who does Samar remind Red of?
A. Agnes
B. Francesca’s great-grandmother
C. Francesca
D. Stephanie
What is letter B? Francesca's great-grandmother.
Who carved LEAVE on Red’s bark?
Who is an unknown boy OR the lanky boy?
Is this pair of words a synonym or antonym?
wound, cut
HINT:
Synonym- mean the same
Antonym- mean the opposite
What is synonym?
Time heals all wounds.
is a type of what figurative language?
adage, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, simile
What is adage?
What is the problem for Red in the story?
What is possibly getting cut down?
Why did Red break that rule?
A. Red wanted to make a difference in the world.
B. Red had many years of wisdom to convey.
C. Red thought she would be cut down soon and wanted to help Samar while there was still time.
D. all of the above
What is D all of the above?
Why didn’t Red’s first plan to help Samar work?
A. Samar gave the homework paper to Stephen’s friend instead of to Stephen.
B. Bongo wasn’t able to get what she wanted from Stephen. C. Samar didn’t go to school that day.
D. Bongo wouldn’t agree to help.
What is letter A, Samar gave the homework paper to Stephen's friend instead of Stephen.
Is this pair of words a synonym or antonym?
observant, inattentive
HINT:
Synonym- mean the same
Antonym- mean the opposite
What is antonym?
Their (crows’) eyes are like morning blackberries, dark and dewy.
is a type of what figurative language?
adage, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, simile
What is simile?
What is the second way Red tried to get Samar's wish to come true?
What is Red had an opossum play dead to get Samar and Stephen to talk to each other.
Why did people come to Maeve to help them when they were sick?
A. Maeve had a gift for caring for the sick.
B. Maeve was kind, patient, and willing to help them.
C. They were too poor to go to a doctor.
D. all of the above
What is D all of the above?
What stopped the tree-cutters from using their saw?
A. All the animals returned to the tree.
B. Francesca’s tears made them stop.
C. The school kids joined hands around the tree and the cutters couldn’t
get around them. D. all of the above
What is letter A, all the animals returned to the tree.
Greek & Latin Root Words
The Latin “optim” means “best.” The Latin “pessim” means “worst.” Using this knowledge, write a definition for the ITALICIZED word.
With OPTIMAL sunlight, water, and temperatures, these plants will grow strong and tall.
What is the best or most favorite?
...her sighs would float to us on the breeze, melancholy as the call of a mourning dove.
is a type of what figurative language?
adage, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, simile
What is metaphor?
What did Stephen do for Samar on wishing day?
What was the first wish made on the wishtree?
A. for money to help the sick
B. for someone to love
C. for someone to take care of a baby
D. all of the above
What is B, for someone to love?
What did it mean to Red to be named a heritage tree?
A. Red became the nation’s official wishtree.
B. Red would be protected forever.
C. All the animals’ homes in Red would have to be moved. D. all of the above
What is letter B, Red would be protected forever.
Greek & Latin Root Words
The Latin “optim” means “best.” The Latin “pessim” means “worst.” Using this knowledge, write a definition for the ITALICIZED word.
Being an OPTIMIST, I choose to think that the weather forecast for 18 inches of snow will not happen tomorrow. I plan to wear my usual jeans and t-shirt tomorrow.
What is
optimist; person who thinks the best thing will happen?