"All Summer in a Day" & Allusions

Front

What do the children do when the sun comes out?

Back

They run and play outside, in the jungle.

Front

What does the allusion 'My brother is a regular Einstein' mean?

Back

My brother is a genius.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the sun is a flower that blooms for just one hour'?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

How does the setting influence the story in 'All Summer in a Day'?

Back

It is a large part of the conflict.

Front

What is an allusion?

Back

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

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

Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.

Front

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

Back

The impact of jealousy and the longing for acceptance.

Front

What does the sun symbolize in 'All Summer in a Day'?

Back

Hope, joy, and the beauty of nature.

Front

What is the significance of the setting on Venus in the story?

Back

It creates a harsh environment that affects the characters' emotions and actions.