Blood is Thicker and Narrative Elements

Nina and Anna had genetic similarities but had different

• blood type

• personalities

• goals

She had all the grace and poise of a two legged table is an example of

• hyperbole

• simile

• pun

What caused the sisters to grow apart?

• They moved out of town

• They had an argument

• They did not interact very often

What similarity did the sisters share?

• Their desire to be successful

• To attend the same college

• To have a large family

She kicked up a dirt cloud. What can you infer about Nina's state of mind/emotions?

The girls' low grades on their progress reports brought them closer together.

• true

• false

Every morning Nina woke Anna for the morning run. Nina had to sweat a bit to keep up with Anna. What can you conclude about Anna?

Each girl wanted to peek at her grades, but both stayed true to their word. What was the agreement between the two?

Their dreams came to life is an example of

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Anna got a B in gym class. She had edged out Chet Goodweather. What does the narrator mean by "edged out Chet Goodweather?"