A Long Walk to Water: Chapters 7-12

On pages 53-54, what rhetorical appeal is used to influence Salva’s decision to withstand the harsh conditions of the Akobo desert?

• A. a plea to move forward based on attainable landmarks in the desert

• B. a request for better shoes so that Salva’s feet would be protected

• C. a question based on the relationship Salva has with the Dinka tribe

• D. a challenge that considers the balance of right and wrong

Choose the sentence from page 53 that supports the answer in Part A.

• A. “Stumbling about blindly, he did not notice the group drawing farther and farther ahead of him.”

• B. “You only need to walk as far as those bushes. Can you do that, Salva Mawien Dut Ariik?”

• C. “The pain was terrible.”

• D. “Salva lifted his head, the sobs interrupted by surprise.”

Re-read pages 46 (starting with Salva’s story)-50. Consider the following points of discussion: Why did the author include the memory about the mangoes? How does it affect Salva?

Re-read pages 46 (starting with Salva's story) through page 50. Make connections between Brian’s challenges in Hatchet and Salva’s journey in A Long Walk to Water. How are the stories similar? How are they different?

On page 60, how does Uncle use ethos, pathos, or logos to convince Salva that Salva will establish connectedness and interdependence at the camp despite his absence?

At the bottom of page 60, notice the shift in narration from third person limited to first person. How does including Salva’s inner thoughts impact the reader’s understanding of Salva’s struggles?

What does the word “grudgingly” mean as it is used on page 66? Why might the people of the group treat Salva like this?

On page 66, notice the shift in narration again. How does Salva use the appeal of ethos? What does Salva hope to prove to himself and others?

Page 70- Why does the author refer to the drill as an iron giraffe? What does this metaphor help you to understand?

Page 71: BEFORE the shift in narration occurs, reread the first sentence at the top of page. How does the use of personification develop a tone in the text? "The equipment 'greeted' Niya." Note the connotation of the word “greeted” as positive.