All Summer in a Day review

Front

Why do the children lock Margot in the closet?

Back

They are jealous of Margot for remembering what the sun is like.

Front

What image does the author create when he describes the jungle as 'a nest of octopi clustering up great arms'?

Back

The jungle is thick and the trees are wound together.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does 'resilient' mean in the context of vegetation?

Back

Springy; quick to recover.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'surged' mean when describing the children moving toward Margot?

Back

Moved in a wave.

Front

How often does the sun come out on Venus?

Back

Every 7 years.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the main theme of 'All Summer in a Day'?

Back

The impact of jealousy and isolation.

Front

What does Margot remember that the other children do not?

Back

The warmth and brightness of the sun.

Front

How do the children feel about Margot's memories of the sun?

Back

They feel jealous and resentful.

Front

What literary device is used when describing the jungle as 'a nest of octopi'?

Back

Metaphor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of the sun in the story?

Back

It symbolizes hope and happiness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2