Flashcard #2: Long Way Down (7th, 6th, 5th Floors)

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What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is a literary device where the same sound is repeated at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.

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Who killed Uncle Mark's murderer?

Back

Will and Shawn's dad.

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On which floor does Buck enter the elevator?

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Buck enters the elevator on the 7th floor.

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True or False: The main purpose of the characters in the elevator is to help show Will that he should not kill Riggs.

Back

True.

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Who taught Will the rules?

Back

Shawn taught Will the rules.

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Define personification.

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is a simile?

Back

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

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What is the significance of the elevator in 'Long Way Down'?

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The elevator serves as a setting for Will's internal conflict and the characters that influence his decision.

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What role does Buck play in Will's journey?

Back

Buck represents a guiding figure and influences Will's understanding of the rules of revenge.

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What does the 7th floor symbolize in the story?

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The 7th floor symbolizes the climax of Will's emotional and moral struggle.