Hoot Chapter 15

Front

What attacked Dana outside the trailer?

Back

Rat traps.

Front

What did Dana accidentally hit when he tried to punch Roy in Chapter 14?

Back

A fiberglass birdhouse.

Front

What type of author's craft is used in the phrase 'Dana was panting like a wet plow horse'?

Back

Simile.

Front

What can we infer from the simile 'Dana was panting like a wet plow horse'?

Back

Dana is REALLY out of breath.

Front

What did Curly place all around the outside of the trailer at the construction site?

Back

Rat traps.

Front

Define 'simile'.

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

Back

To create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable.

Front

What is an example of a simile?

Back

'Her smile was like sunshine.'

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

Front

What does 'inference' mean in reading comprehension?

Back

Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.