"Hush" Flashcard Chapters 1-14

Front

What is the one thing that cannot be taken from you, according to the narrator?

Back

Your soul.

Front

Which image makes Toswiah/Evie think of home?

Back

Mountains.

Front

Why do the boys call the narrator Neckbone?

Back

She is tall and skinny.

Front

Who says 'Pennies aren't made of copper anymore'?

Back

Evie (Toswiah).

Front

What type of figurative language is used in the quote: 'My love for Daddy was blossoming into something deeper'?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

Define 'metaphor'.

Back

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

Front

What does the term 'figurative language' refer to?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the narrator's soul in the story?

Back

It represents the essence of identity and personal strength that cannot be taken away.

Front

How does the imagery of mountains relate to the theme of home?

Back

Mountains evoke feelings of safety, belonging, and nostalgia for Toswiah/Evie.

Front

Explain the character of Evie (Toswiah) in the story.

Back

Evie is a central character who navigates her identity and feelings of belonging.