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What is a metaphor?
Comparing 2 things without using the words like or as
She has a heart of gold... Is this a metaphor?
Yes
On page 97, Brian thinks, "I would kill for a book of matches. Just one book. Just one match." Why does Brian want the matches?
Brian wants matches to start a fire. He's having a hard time starting one without matches.
Why was fire so important to Brian's survival?
Fire would keep Brian warm, would scare away wild animals, and would allow Brian to possibly cook food.
What is the point of view for this story?
third-person
Was it easy for Brian to make the fire? Why or why not?
No. He did not have the right tools. It took a lot of trial and error.
What does Brian accomplish in the story?
He builds a fire which is essential for his survival
Describe Brian's reaction to the porcupine.
Brian heard a slithering sound near him and threw the hatchet in fear. He missed the porcupine, and it got him with its quills.
"A stream of sparks." Is this a metaphor?
Yes
What is a spark nest?
a ball of items that will ignite into a fire from the sparks of fire
Who is the main character in the story?
Brian
Is this a metaphor? "She runs like the wind."
No, it is a simile
