Unwind Figurative Language

In Risa's stall, the baby is making wakeful noises. Not crying but sort of clicking. On the verge of hungry tears. (pg.76)

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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Connor lies back down, and his tears come as sudden as a summer downpour. (p.16)

• Simile

• Metaphor

• personification

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Her words or maybe just her intentionally condescending tone makes Connor a storm. (p.47)

• Simile

• metaphor

• repetition

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Although Lev's tongue feels like rubber, he manages to get out a single word. (p.41)

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Allusion

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She holds him, and for a moment it seems as if everything is okay, as if they are the only two people on Earth. (p.3)

• Simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

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8. The thing is, I know tons of people with big families. (p.32)

• simile

• metaphor

• literal

• hyperbole

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Soon her fingers dance across the keys..." (p. 20).

• personification

• hyperbole

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"All of his self confidence has imploded like a dying star" (p.64).

• metaphor

• simile

• idiom

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What is the purpose of the figurative language used in this excerpt from the text?

• To emphasize the cruelty of Cy's parents

• To reveal Lev's sympathy for Cy

• To justify Lev taking the journey with Cy to his home

• To give insight into Lev's new toughened attitude

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What does the following simile from Chapter 27 reveal about Connor's thoughts regarding souls and being unwound?

• Connor is heartbroken that the thought of his spirit can be divided up amongst several strangers who may mistreat it.

• Connor is angered that he will be unable to physically control his spirit once he is inevitably captured and unwound.

• Connor is uncertain, trying to figure out how he might be able to regain control of his spirit once it is physically in the bodies of other individuals.

• Connor is concerned at the idea of his spirit being absorbed by others' bodies, making him incapable of controlling both his physical body and intangible soul.

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