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Why do author's use figurative language and sensory details in their stories?
To make the stories more interesting
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using the words LIKE or AS
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things NOT USING like or as
What does imagery mean?
You can picture the images in your head
What are sensory details?
Details that make you use your senses (touch, sight, smell, sound, taste)
When Omakayas is playing the game of silence, it says her words are like "buzzing bees caught in her throat." What does this mean?
She wants to speak but she cannot
What does Omakayas think of Pinch while they're playing the game? He is: A. scary B. curious C. pleasant D. annoying
D. annoying
The narrator says that it had been raining heavily ever since the raggedy people visited Omakayas' family. How does the rain affect the story? A. the mood is gloomy B. It is a peaceful day
A. The mood is gloomy
Why did each of the children receive a prize after playing the game? A. So they can learn how to share B. So they can be comforted before losing their home C. So they could have something to do while the adults talked
B. So they could be comforted before losing their home
Why does the author use non-English words in the story? A. to truly represent the Native American characters B. to clearly show where Native Americans lived C. to add mystery D. to support the reader
A. To truly represent the Native American characters
Why did the characters forfeit the game?
Family was coming over
What does it mean to forfeit?
You stop playing (normally because you broke a rule)
What does the metaphor, "She would be a stone" mean?
She was trying not to laugh or react to Pinch
Why is the very first paragraph of the story important?
It tells us about the setting and who the characters are
Why were Omayakas and Pinch playing the game of silence?
So the adults could have a serious meeting
Does everyone a prize during win the game of silence?
Yes
