Literary Analysis of 'Jewel' Figurative Meaning

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Questions and Answers

What is the Boy's emotional state in the passage?

  • Frightened (correct)
  • Excited
  • Angry
  • Surprised

What is the woman's reaction to the Boy's action?

  • She is grateful (correct)
  • She is angry
  • She is annoyed
  • She is confused

What is the woman holding or carrying in the passage?

  • A bag
  • A toy
  • A baby (correct)
  • A book

What is the figurative meaning of 'jewel' as it is used in the passage?

<p>A kind or precious person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Boy's action in the passage?

<p>He offers his seat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

The Passage

  • A boy is unable to speak due to fear.
  • A woman is present in the scene with a baby.
  • The woman describes the boy as "a little jewel" to someone, likely an authority figure.

Figurative Language

  • The word "jewel" is used figuratively to convey a sense of admiration and appreciation.
  • The phrase "the Lord bless him for a little jewel that he is" suggests that the boy's actions are kind and endearing.

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