Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Quiz

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

• The story is about a boy named Brian who is on his way to Canada from New York to visit his father for the summer, following his parents' divorce.

Figurative Language

• Figurative language is used to create vivid mental pictures, rather than being translated literally.
• Types of figurative language used in the story include:

Alliteration

• Alliteration is the repetition of initial letters or sounds of words, often used for emphasis.
• Example: "wet-soft shore" uses alliteration to describe the setting.

Hyperbole

• Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to make a point.
• Example: Brian uses hyperbole to describe the misery he feels after eating bad berries, stating it lasted "for over a year".

Imagery

• Imagery is descriptive language that creates a multi-sensory visual experience.
• Example: The plane crash is described in vivid detail, allowing the reader to visualize the scene.

Repetition

• Repetition is the repeated use of a word or phrase to create emphasis.
• Example: Brian repeats the words "divorce" and "the Secret" to emphasize their importance.

Simile

• A simile compares two unlike objects that share a similar trait, using "like" or "as" to link them.
• Example: Brian's mother's voice is compared to "something thin that would break if you touched it", emphasizing his emotional distance from her.