End of Unit 2 Flush Assessment Review

1.Identify the type of figurative language used in the following quote “my heart was thumping like a jackhammer”on page 176.

• metaphor

• imagery

• simile

• personification

What is the purpose of the figurative language used in the following quote, “my heart was thumping like a jackhammer” on page 176.

What type of figurative language is used in the following quote “soon the wind began to hum, slapping us with sheets of cool rain.”

• personification

• idiom

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Identify the type of figurative language used in the following quote “Abbey would be the appetizer and I would be the main course.” on page 170?

• personification

• idiom

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

What is the purpose of the figurative language used in the following quote “Abbey would be the appetizer and I would be the main course.” on page 170?

How does the following idiom contribute to the author’s tone and/or meaning: “‘You all right?’ I asked my sister. ‘Snug as a bug,’ she said." (pg 197)

• It shows Abbey’s bravery and maturity in the face of a scary situation

• It shows how warm and cozy the boat was

• It shows how Noah feels like he does not need to protect his sister

• It shows Abbey is excited and anxious

Identify the type of figurative language used in the following quote. “ The head of the boat was basically a glorified closet.” on page 178

• metaphor

• simile

• idiom

• personification

How has Noah’s point of view of Shelly changed from their first meeting to the end of chapter 20?

What is Noah’s perspective of the mysterious pirate at the end of Chapter 16?

• scared

• overjoyed

• confused

• annoyed

How does finding out the identity of the pirate contribute to the plot development on page 203?