The Giver Chapter 1-3

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What is a simile?

Back

A comparison of two unlike things using words such as 'like' or 'as'.

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What was Lily's comfort object in 'The Giver'?

Back

Elephant

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What is foreshadowing?

Back

A literary device used to hint at events that are to happen in the future of the story.

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Why does Jonas prefer the word 'apprehensive' over 'frightened'?

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He thinks it expresses more precisely how he feels.

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What caused the Pilot to be released from the community?

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He misread his navigational instructions and frightened the community.

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What is the definition of metaphor?

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

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What does the term 'flashback' mean in literature?

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A scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story.

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What is irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.

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What is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve in 'The Giver'?

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It is the event where children turn twelve and receive their assigned roles in the community.

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What does the term 'community' refer to in 'The Giver'?

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A controlled environment where citizens live under strict rules and regulations.