Lyddie Chapter 1-5 Flashcard

Front

What action demonstrates Mr. Stevens is compassionate?

Back

He purchases the calf at a generous price.

Front

What type of figurative language is used when Lyddie says her mom shucked she and Charlie like corn husks?

Back

Simile

Front

How does Lyddie feel at the beginning of chapter 3 because she's dressed so poorly?

Back

Out of place

Front

What was the prize for a runaway slave?

Back

$100

Front

What does the word 'comrade' mean in the context of Lyddie's story?

Back

Friend

Front

What does it mean to show compassion?

Back

To show kindness and concern for others.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Front

What is personification?

Back

Giving human traits to non-human things.

Front

What does it mean to feel 'out of place'?

Back

To feel uncomfortable or not fitting in.

Front

What is the significance of the calf in the story?

Back

It represents compassion and kindness from Mr. Stevens.