The Seventh Man-Haruki Murakami

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What does the seventh man see inside the second wave?

Back

K. smiling.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

Front

Provide an example of a metaphor from 'The Seventh Man'.

Back

‘It was the biggest wave I had ever seen in my life,’ he said. ‘A strange wave. An absolute giant.’

Front

What event prompted the seventh man to return to the beach after 40 years?

Back

His brother sent him a box full of K's paintings.

Front

What was the narrator's reaction to the first wave coming in suddenly?

Back

Ran away shouting for K to follow him.

Front

What literary device is used when the wave is described as 'swallowing' K?

Back

Personification.

Front

Define personification.

Back

A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

Front

What is the significance of K's smile in the story?

Back

It represents hope and the bond between the seventh man and K.

Front

How does the theme of fear manifest in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

Fear is portrayed through the narrator's memories and his reaction to the wave.

Front

What role does memory play in the narrative of 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

Memory serves as a means for the narrator to confront his past and the trauma associated with it.