Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Figurative Language

Which theme in the text is mainly expressed by the final paragraph? Papa looked down at me and brought me closer, then waved his hand toward the drive. “You see that fig tree over yonder, Cassie? Them other trees all around . . . that oak and walnut, they’re a lot bigger and they take up more room and give so much shade they almost overshadow that little ole fig. But that fig tree’s got roots that run deep, and it belongs in that yard as much as that oak and walnut. It keeps on blooming, bearing good fruit year after year, knowing all the time it’ll never get as big as them other trees. Just keeps on growing and doing what it gotta do. It don’t give up. It give up, it’ll die. There’s a lesson to be learned from that little tree, Cassie girl, ’cause we’re like it. We keep doing what we gotta, and we don’t give up. We can’t.

• People must keep trying so they can succeed.

• Lessons can be learned in the most unusual places.

• Nature creates trees with many different functions.

• Family has the ability to provide security and comfort.

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Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry', what does the thunder symbolize?

• Joy

• Anger

• Fear

• Hope

What type of figurative language is used when describing the land as 'singing'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

Which character in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' often uses figurative language to express wisdom?

• Cassie

• Papa

• Stacey

• T.J.

How does the author use figurative language to enhance the theme of resilience?

• By comparing characters to animals

• By using weather as a metaphor

• By describing the setting vividly

• By using dialogue

What is the effect of using similes in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

• To create humor

• To enhance imagery

• To confuse the reader

• To simplify the plot

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

• The night was as dark as coal

• The wind whispered secrets

• The sun smiled down

• The rain danced on the roof

What does the phrase 'the land spoke to them' exemplify?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Irony

In the context of the book, what does the phrase 'a storm is brewing' suggest?

• A literal storm is coming

• A conflict is arising

• A celebration is near

• A journey is beginning