Night Chapter 4

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'crawling like a worm'.

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What does Elie Wiesel compare the taste of the soup to in Night Chapter 4?

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Elie Wiesel compares the taste of the soup to 'corpses', highlighting the horrific conditions.

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What condition does Wiesel have to meet to get into a good Kommando?

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Wiesel has to give up his shoes.

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Who is known for their 'fits of rage' in Night?

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Idek is known for his fits of rage.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike in a significant way. For example, 'Two lambs with a hundred wolves lying in wait for them'.

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What is the significance of the cauldrons of soup in Night Chapter 4?

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The cauldrons of soup symbolize hope and desperation, as the prisoners are drawn to them with longing.

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What does the phrase 'hundreds of eyes looked at them, sparkling with desire' illustrate?

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This phrase illustrates the intense hunger and desperation of the prisoners.

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What literary device is used in 'crawling like a worm'?

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This is an example of a simile.

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How does Elie Wiesel's perception of food change throughout Night?

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Elie's perception of food shifts from seeing it as nourishment to viewing it as a means of survival, often associated with horror.

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What role does Idek play in Night Chapter 4?

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Idek is a Kapo who exhibits violent behavior and has fits of rage, impacting the lives of the prisoners.