The Serpent's Map - Literary devices in literary texts (Grade 8)

The first paragraph explicitly states, 'The map was supposed to be his lifeline, a promise from his most trusted friend.' The other options reflect his later feelings or Evan's intentions, not Roan's initial belief.

Evan explicitly states his motivation: 'Everyone in the village whispers your name. What about my name, Roan? I've been your shadow for too long.' and 'The glory of finding the Sunpetal will be mine.' This shows his actions are driven by jealousy.

This simile compares the 'sharp edge' of Evan's voice to a 'hidden blade,' which implies that something dangerous (his betrayal) is hidden beneath his calm exterior. It's not about a literal weapon but about the hurtful nature of his words.

The use of italics and the context of the betrayal indicate that Evan is not being sincere. He is using the word 'hero' sarcastically to mock Roan, who he has just tricked and left stranded.

Roan is using a metaphor. He is directly comparing the map to a snake to imply it is deceptive and dangerous, without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

The phrases are sorted based on which character's inner feelings they expose. The first category includes phrases showing Roan's initial faith in Evan and the map. The second category includes phrases where Evan reveals his resentment and his plan to betray Roan.

Each phrase uses figurative language to describe a feeling or situation. 'Hard as stone' describes Evan's coldness. 'A wild goose chase' is an idiom for a useless journey. 'Tasting like ash' conveys Roan's disgust at the betrayal. 'A cold, hard resolve' describes his new, unemotional determination.