Out of the Dust - Final review

Front

What sport did Coach Albright think Billie Jo could play?

Back

Basketball.

Front

Identify a metaphor from the text.

Back

"Suddenly Ma was a column of fire."

Front

What does the metaphor about the dinosaur imply about Billie Jo's feelings?

Back

Billie Jo is afraid that she is going to turn to a fossil herself if she stays there.

Front

What literary device is used in the line about petals falling into hair?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

What devours the leaves and stalks after the accident?

Back

Grasshoppers.

Front

Define 'metaphor'.

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Front

Define 'onomatopoeia'.

Back

A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

Front

What is the significance of Billie Jo's character development in 'Out of the Dust'?

Back

Billie Jo evolves from a troubled girl to one who finds hope and resilience.