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What type of figurative language is used in 'It was like music, the sound of Akeer's laugh'?
simile
How can Nya's mother prevent Akeer from getting sick again?
Only allow Akeer to drink good, clean water and boil dirty water for a count of two hundred.
What challenges will Nya and her mother face in trying to get good, clean water for Akeer at the camp?
The water from the holes in the lakebed can only be collected in tiny amounts.
Why will trying to get good, clean water for Akeer be a chronic problem?
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Why doesn't Salva allow himself to fall asleep while they are paddling on the Nile?
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Why was Salva amazed by what he saw at the fishing community?
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Why were the villagers able to grow crops?
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What is water a symbol of?
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Why didn't Uncle have to beg the fishermen for food?
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What reminds Salva of happier times?
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What type of figurative language is used in 'As the sun touched the horizon'?
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Why did the fishermen abruptly go into their tents?
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What type of figurative language is used in 'Huge dark clouds of them appeared' to describe the mosquitoes?
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Why do the fishermen warn the group to take plenty of water for the next stretch of their journey?
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What challenges to survival do the characters face in this chapter?
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Study Notes
Figurative Language and Its Impact
- A simile compares Akeer's laugh to music, portraying Nya's happiness over Akeer's recovery.
- Personification is used when describing the sun "touching the horizon," helping readers visualize the sunset.
Water and Health
- Nya's mother must provide Akeer with clean water and boil any dirty water for 200 seconds to prevent illness.
- Water collection is challenging; small amounts from lakebeds evaporate quickly while boiling.
Ongoing Challenges
- Consistently obtaining clean water poses chronic issues due to evaporation and high temperature on daily walks to the pond.
- The fishing community has ample food and water for irrigation, showcasing a stark contrast to Nya and her mother's struggles.
Survival Tactics
- Salva stays alert while paddling on the Nile to avoid falling overboard.
- Uncle does not beg for food; he earns respect as a leader, partly due to the fear associated with his gun.
Nostalgia and Memory
- Sucking sugar cane brings Salva memories of a happier pre-war life.
- Salva and the group face survival challenges: contaminated water, food scarcity, exhaustion, and swarming mosquitoes.
Environmental Hazards
- Fishermen retreat to tents when mosquitoes emerge, emphasizing the dangers posed by these insects.
- The group is warned to carry plenty of water for the Akobo desert stretch, highlighting the journey's harsh realities.
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Test your understanding of Chapter 8 from 'A Long Walk to Water'. This quiz covers significant figurative language and themes explored in this chapter, including the emotional connection between characters. Evaluate your knowledge of the chapter's key elements and the author's writing style.
