Refugee pgs. 129-182

Front

What is the role of Josef in his family as described in the book?

Back

Josef has taken over as the 'man' of the family because of Papa's mental illness.

Front

What type of figurative language is used when the Mediterranean is described as 'attacking' the characters?

Back

Personification.

Front

How is a life compared to a symphony in Isabel's chapter?

Back

A life is described as a symphony, with different movements and complicated musical forms, indicating its complexity.

Front

What do 'scowls' refer to in the context of the passage?

Back

'Scowls' refer to dirty looks that express disapproval or disgust.

Front

What type of conflict is illustrated when Mahmoud encounters rocks in the sea?

Back

Person vs nature.

Front

Define 'figurative language'.

Back

Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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

Front

Explain the significance of the term 'refugee'.

Back

A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Front

What does the term 'conflict' mean in literature?

Back

Conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of a story.

Front

Identify an example of personification from literature.

Back

An example of personification is describing the wind as 'whispering' through the trees.