Figurative Language Q&A Vocab
100
What is a simile
" a pair of sneakers fell on top of him like a gift from God"
100
(Use examples from the book to explain your answer).
Why did Stanley not have to worry about Zero reading over his shoulder?
100
What is excavated
made (a hole or channel) by digging;
removed earth carefully and systematically from (an area) in
order to find buried remains
200
What is personification
"the temperature had gotten so hot that the air itself was sweating."
200
(Use examples from the book to explain your answer).
Why was Stanley surprised when the Warden addressed him as Caveman?
200
What is paranoid
exhibiting or characterized by extreme and
irrational fear or distrust of others
300
What is a simile
"Myra's head is as empty as a flowerpot"
300
(Use examples from the book to explain your answer).
Explain Stanley's sudden collapse.
300
What is sprawled
sat, layed, or fell with one's arms and legs
spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
400
What is personification
"Camp Green Lake once danced in the heart of Texas"
400
(Use examples from the book to explain your answer).
What indications are there that the Warden is growing impatient?
400
What is presumably
used to convey that what is asserted is
very likely though not known for certain
500
What is a metaphor
"Zero was a mole as he dug his five-foot deep hole."
500
(Use examples from the book to explain your answer).
Describe the Warden (character traits and physical appearance).
500
What is writhed
twisted, as in pain or struggled; suffered
acutely






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