A Long Walk to Water Chapter 17

Front

How long had it been since Salva last saw his father?

Back

18 years

Front

What is ironic about the end of the story?

Back

Nya meets Salva

Front

"Up and down, up and down..." is an example of?

Back

Repetition

Front

What are they building in Nya's village?

Back

School

Front

"She felt as if she were flying." This is an example of?

Back

Simile

Front

Define irony in literature.

Back

Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.

Front

What is the significance of water in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

Water symbolizes life, survival, and the struggles faced by the characters.

Front

Explain the term 'metaphor'.

Back

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

Front

What does the character Salva represent in the story?

Back

Salva represents hope, resilience, and the journey of refugees.

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

The main theme is survival and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.