Skyward 1-12 Literary Devices

Spensa's father, Zeen Nightshade, is known as the "__ of Alta" due to his actions during a crucial battle.

• Coward

• Traitor

• Junky

• Loser

The description of the stars as 'eternal and cold' is an example of:

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

• Imagery

• Allusion

What figurative language technique is used when Spensa describes her heartbeat as 'a drum in my ears'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

The author uses __ to develop Spensa's character, revealing her determination and bravery through her thoughts and actions.

• Characterization

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which internal conflict does Spensa struggle with throughout the early chapters?

• Her desire to fly vs. her fear of heights

• Her ambition to be a pilot vs. her father's reputation as a coward

• Her loyalty to her family vs. her duty to the DDF

• Her trust in technology vs. her reliance on instinct

The conflict between Spensa and Jorgen is best described as:

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

What internal conflict does Spensa face regarding her ambition to be a pilot?

• Her ambition to be a pilot vs. her father's reputation as a coward

• Her desire to fight vs. her fear of flying

• Her need to prove herself vs. her lack of confidence

• Her loyalty to her family vs. her loyalty to her friends

What type of conflict is represented by the relationship between Spensa and Jorgen?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The conflict between Spensa and Ironsides represents:

• A generational conflict

• A conflict between individual ambition and societal norms

• A conflict between different military strategies

• A personal vendetta

In the context of the novel, what does 'defiant' mean?

• Compliant

• Rebellious

• Fearful

• Indifferent