Flush Mid Unit 2 Review

Mid Unit 2 Review

Flush Chapters 4-5

Multiple Choice

What is Noah’s perspective of Jasper Jr. in Chapter 4?

• Noah looks up to Jasper Jr.

• Noah wants to be friends with Jasper Jr.

• Noah thinks Jasper is a bully

• Noah is jealous of Jasper because he is the smartest kid at the marina

Multiple Choice

Select a piece of textual evidence used to develop Noah’s perspective of Jasper Jr.

• “Instead he spit in my face, which was worse in a way.” pg 37

• "Bull was the first to jump, with Jasper Jr. right behind him."

• "The bow tilted upward and the johnboat began taking on water."

• "I recognized them as Jasper Jr. and an older kid named Bull."

Multiple Choice

What type of figurative language is used in the following quote: "Jasper Jr. was stuck at the end of my line like a moray eel."

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

The following quote,“He was thin and blotchy, and his nose was scuffed up like an old shoe.” (pg 41, paragraph 8) is an example of what type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

• idiom

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the figurative language used in the following quote ,“He was thin and blotchy, and his nose was scuffed up like an old shoe.” (pg 41, paragraph 8)

• To help the reader visualize and understand how Noah perceives the character

• To help the reader understand that Noah is afraid of the character

• To help the reader develop a connection with the character's welcoming appearance

• To create tension for the reader

Multiple Choice

Does the phrase "scuffed up old shoe" have a positive or negative connotation?

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

What is the connotative meaning of the word "prowling" as it is used in the sentence

“Every so often they’d start jumping, trying to escape some bigger fish that was prowling for lunch.” - pg 36 (paragraph 1)?

• Prowling has a negative connotation. It makes the reader think that something sneaky or underhanded is going on.

• Prowling has a positive connotation. It makes the reader understand that the bigger fish are more important.

Multiple Choice

What is the connotative meaning of the word "wormy" as it is used in the sentence “‘Well, lookie who’s here,’ he said with a wormy smile.” -pg 51?

• Wormy has a positive connotation. It is normal for someone to be described with a wormy or warming smile.

• Wormy has a negative connotation. It is almost disgusting to think of someone having a “wormy” smile

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using the word wormy in the following quote “‘Well, lookie who’s here,’ he said with a wormy smile.” -pg 51?

• The word wormy helps us understand Noah's perspective of Lice's image and that he does not trust him entirely.

• The word wormy helps us understand that Noah sees Lice's appearance as warm and trustworthy.

• The word wormy helps us understand why Lice is an important character.

• The word wormy helps the reader see an image of what Noah's character looks like.

Multiple Choice

What is Noah’s perspective on having to sell the skiff boat to Lice in Chapter 5?

• Noah is happy to get rid of that old piece of junk.

• Noah is upset because he knows someone like Lice will not take care of it.

• Noah is relieved that he does not have to take care of the skiff anymore.

• Noah is afraid that his dad will be angry at him for giving the skiff away.

Multiple Choice

Which piece of evidence is used to develop Noah’s perspective of selling the skiff. (pgs. 51-53)

• "And it's free and clear, this boat? The bank don't own a piece?"

• "Come see for yourself. It's on the trailer behind our house. I told him what kind of boat it was..."

• "We don't have any money, but he'll give you his flats skiff. "

• It nearly broke my heart to think of a loser like that taking our skiff and selling it for cash.”

Multiple Choice

The following quote, “The tide was running in from the ocean…” (page 36, paragraph 1), is an example of what type of figurative language?

• personification

• simile

• alliteration

• metaphor

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot do the events in Chapters 4 and 5 contribute to?

• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Rising Action

Multiple Select

How do the events on pages 36-37 contribute to the plot? Select all that apply.

• Jasper Jr. and Bull are developed more as characters

• A conflict develops between Jasper Jr. and Noah

• Jasper Jr. and Noah resolve their conflict and apologize

• Tension builds because Abbey shows up and punches Jasper

Open Ended

Why do author's use figurative language in their writing? What is the purpose?