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What literary device is used when the initial letters or sounds of words are repeated and are adjacent or closely connected?

  • Imagery
  • Alliteration (correct)
  • Hyperbole
  • Repetition
  • What is the purpose of hyperbole in the story Hatchet?

  • To create a sense of calm
  • To create a sense of urgency
  • To provide a literal description
  • To emphasize a point or feeling (correct)
  • What is the main theme of the story Hatchet?

  • Overcoming fear of flying
  • Dealing with divorce
  • The power of friendship
  • Survival in the wilderness (correct)
  • What is the result of the plane crash in the story Hatchet?

    <p>The pilot dies and Brian is stranded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's purpose in using figurative language in the story Hatchet?

    <p>To create a vivid mental picture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is used when a word or phrase is repeated to create emphasis?

    <p>Repetition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of imagery in the story Hatchet?

    <p>To provide a multi-sensory visual for the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'divorce' repetition in the story?

    <p>It emphasizes the negative impact of divorce on Brian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's purpose in using hyperbole when Brian gets sick on berries?

    <p>To emphasize how long the misery seems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main literary device used in the description of the plane crash?

    <p>Imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.

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    Test your knowledge of Gary Paulsen's novel Hatchet, where Brian, an angry boy, finds himself stranded in the Canadian woods after a plane crash. Explore the themes and literary devices used in the story.

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