Fever 1793 Ch. 11-20

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What is figurative language?

Back

Words and phrases that mean something different than the words mean themselves.

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How does the theme of 'Disaster and Human Nature' manifest in the actions of the characters during the fever epidemic?

Back

Through acts of kindness and selfishness.

Front

In Chapter 13, Mattie describes the fever as 'a thief in the night.' What type of figurative language is this?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

The room was so _______ that it was hard to breathe.

Back

polluted.

Front

How is grandfather keeping himself busy while Mattie gets better?

Back

Telling stories.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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

Front

What does the term 'epidemic' mean?

Back

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Front

What is the significance of the setting in 'Fever 1793'?

Back

The setting reflects the historical context of the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia.

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What role does Mattie Cook play in the story?

Back

She is the protagonist who navigates the challenges of the fever epidemic.

Front

What is personification?

Back

A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.