Techniques
Characterisation
Techniques II
Blueback Information
100

"Took off like a rocket" is an example of which technique?

Simile

100

Who is a passionate young boy devoted to the sea and preserving his coastal home?

Abel

100

"Mum what happened" Is an example of what technique?

Dialogue

100

What type of fish is Blueback?

Blue Groper

200

"The water was so clear Abel could see fish weaving above the reef."

Imagery

200

Who is a wise, old and gentle being who lives in the bay

Blueback

200

Blueback followed Abel like a shadow, never too far away is an example of what technique?

Simile/Metaphor

200

What is the name of the suburb of the main characters?

Longboat Bay

200

People and nature must live together, not destroy each other is an example of what THEME? (double points)

Living in harmony with nature
200

Who is a strong, caring person who fiercely protects their home and the environment?

Dora

200

Abel always worried that one day something bad would happen to Blueback is an example of what? (Double Points)

Foreshadowing

200

What practice does the antagonist of chapters 6 and 7 do, that is detrimental to the bay?

Overfishing

200

Every morning, every evening, Abel visited the bay is an example of what?

Repetition

200

Who is the greedy developer who threatens the natural beauty of the bay?

Costello

200

Silent, Slippery seaweed swept the sandy shore is an example of what?

Aliteration

200

What profession does the protagonist become have as an adult?

A Marine Biologist

300

The ocean was a living hear that beat in Abel's chest is an example of what?

Metaphor

300

Who is an eccentric and odd fellow, known for their wild stories and wacky behaviour?

Mad Macka

300

Blueback was more than a fish, he was a part of the bay is an example of what technique?

Symbolism

300

What is the main theme/message of Blueback?

Ocean conservation/The importance of protecting the environment.