Ch. 3 Scat (focus on language use)

Ch. 3 Scat

Vocabulary & Figurative Language

Figurative Language (review)

• A simile is a comparison that uses like or as.

• She unfolded stiffly, like a crane. (p. 1)

• This comparison shows her height and appearance. She is tall and birdlike.

Figurative Language (review)

• A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things to show effect.

• "I was hoping for a sea of hands..." (p. 4)

• This comparison shows

Multiple Choice

"She wore enormous purple sunglasses that made her look like a mutant dragonfly."

What type of figurative language is this?

• metaphor

• simile

Multiple Choice

"...then she carefully coated every square inch of Nick's face, like she was painting on a mask.."

What type of figurative language is this?

• metaphor

• simile

Authors often use foreshadowing to hint about events in the future.

Look at the following quotes.

Poll

Why do you think the author mentions "flatbed trucks with red diamond shaped logos that looked brand new" on page 28?

• These trucks are part of the rising action because they go into the Swamp to recue Mrs. Starch.

• The trucks all belong to Duane Scrod, Sr. and indicate a new conflict between Mrs. Starch and the Scrod family.

• The trucks are unusual because of their appearance and they indicate another conflict in the story.

Multiple Select

Vocabulary: Select all that apply.

What does the word rumpled mean?

• folded

• ironed

• smooth

• unkempt

Multiple Select

Vocabulary: Select all that apply.

What does the word veil mean?

• a cloth worn by women to cover the face and shoulders

• a net worn over the face and shoulders to cover

• a partial cover for the face used for disguise

• a loose outer garment

Multiple Select

Vocabular: What does the word flabbergasted mean? Select ALL that apply.

• feeling or showing intense shock, surprise, or wonder

• not impressed

• not showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble

• utterly astonished

Mixed Review (Ch. 1-3)

Multiple Choice

Why did the author include the scene where Mrs. Starch demonstrates the sound of the air horn?

• to show figurative language

• to foreshadow a new conflict

• to establish a new setting

• to illustrate a character's behavior