Two Roads Chapter 12 Reading Flashcard

Front

Who is Mr. Morrell?

Back

The superintendent in charge of the school.

Front

What does it mean to subsidize?

Back

To pay for someone or something.

Front

What is a 'stahitkey'?

Back

Indian for 'white man.'

Front

What event does Cal witness when he arrives at Challagi?

Back

The students are marching by in companies.

Front

What type of figurative language is used in 'The smell of the water around us is as sweet as a summer rain'?

Back

Simile.

Front

Define 'figurative language'.

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does 'personification' mean?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.