Night: Part 1 & Figurative Language Review

Front

What does the term anti-semitism refer to?

Back

Hatred of Jews.

Front

Who is Moshe the Beadle?

Back

A character who tries to warn the Jews of Sighet about the danger of deportation.

Front

What happens to Elie's father when he asks where the bathroom is?

Back

He is beaten in front of his son.

Front

What action leads to the death of an inmate during the bombing?

Back

He tried to steal soup.

Front

What does Elie lie about besides his age?

Back

His job.

Front

Define figurative language.

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

"As brave as a lion."

Front

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?

Back

To give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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

Front

Explain the significance of the character Moshe the Beadle in 'Night.'

Back

He represents the voice of warning and the first to experience the horrors of the Holocaust.