Simile Challenge

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Which chapter in the novel 'Wonder' is the simile 'So sending him off to middle school like a lamb to the slaughter' from?

Chapter 3

Chapter 1 (correct)

Chapter 4

Chapter 2

What does the simile 'My head on Via’s lap like she was my pillow' compare?

The comfort of a pillow to the comfort and support provided by Via (correct)

The comfort of Via's lap to the support provided by a pillow

The comfort of Via's lap to the comfort of a pillow

The support provided by Via to the support provided by a pillow

What is the simile 'Her smile kind of hugged me' comparing?

The warmth and comfort of a smile to the feeling of being hugged

The feeling of being hugged to a smile

The feeling of being hugged to the warmth and comfort of a smile

The warmth and comfort of a smile to a hug (correct)

What does the simile 'The butterflies in my stomach were more like pigeons flying around my insides' compare?

The nervousness felt in the stomach to pigeons flying around Signup and view all the answers

In which chapter is the simile 'Like a lamb to the slaughter' used again?

Chapter 5 Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'Summer looked like her name' compare?

The character Summer's appearance or personality to the warmth and brightness associated with the season summer Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'Her eyes were green like a leaf' compare?

The color of a character's eyes to the color of a leaf Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'I held on to that secret and let it cover me like a blanket' compare?

The protection and comfort provided by a secret to a blanket Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'Like the drippings on the side of a candle' compare?

Something slowly diminishing or wasting away to the drippings on the side of a candle Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'Like two peas in a pod' compare?

The closeness or similarity of two people to two peas in a pod Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following similes compares the permanence of deeds to the solidity of a rock?

A shift in the cosmos, planets falling like dominoes Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree' compare?

The similarity between parents and children to an apple falling close to its tree Signup and view all the answers

Which simile compares the conflict on a person's face to a battlefield?

Made war on his face like a battlefield Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'This kid is Rated R like a movie' compare?

The character's situation to a movie rating Signup and view all the answers

Which simile compares Mr. Tushman's smile to the appearance of a jack-o-lantern?

Garcia's smile to the width of a mile Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'The laughter I had inside just poured out of me like a waterfall' compare?

The outpouring of laughter to a waterfall Signup and view all the answers

Which simile compares the changes in a situation to the movement of celestial bodies?

A shift in the cosmos, planets falling like dominoes Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'Garcia's smile to the width of a mile' compare?

The permanence of deeds to the solidity of a rock Signup and view all the answers

Which simile compares the outpouring of laughter to a waterfall?

The laughter pouring out like a waterfall Signup and view all the answers

What does the simile 'A shift in the cosmos. The galaxy is changing. Planets are falling out of alignment like dominoes' compare?

The changes in a situation to the movement of celestial bodies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Similes in the Novel 'Wonder'

The simile "So sending him off to middle school like a lamb to the slaughter" appears in Chapter 1, highlighting the perceived vulnerability of a child entering a challenging environment.
"My head on Via’s lap like she was my pillow" compares the comfort and safety felt while resting on a loved one's lap to that of a pillow, emphasizing intimacy and relaxation.
"Her smile kind of hugged me" compares the warmth of a smile to a physical embrace, suggesting comfort and acceptance.
"The butterflies in my stomach were more like pigeons flying around my insides" illustrates intensified feelings of anxiety or excitement, transforming the normally gentle 'butterflies' into something more chaotic.
The simile "Like a lamb to the slaughter" is used again in Chapter 6, reinforcing themes of innocence facing danger or difficulty.
"Summer looked like her name" compares her cheerful and warm appearance to the joyful connotations of summer, evoking pleasant imagery.
"Her eyes were green like a leaf" compares eye color to that of fresh foliage, indicating vitality and youthfulness.
"I held on to that secret and let it cover me like a blanket" portrays the concept of a secret providing comfort and security, similar to how a warm blanket wraps around someone.
"Like the drippings on the side of a candle" compares a slow, steady melt to a gradual release of emotions or worries, indicating a continuous process.
"Like two peas in a pod" symbolizes a close relationship or similarity between two individuals, emphasizing unity and connection.
The simile comparing the permanence of deeds to the solidity of a rock signifies that actions have lasting consequences.
"The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree" compares behavior or traits of children to their parents, suggesting that characteristics are inherited.
A simile comparing conflict on a person's face to a battlefield illustrates internal struggle and emotional turmoil, visualizing a clash of feelings.
"This kid is Rated R like a movie" draws a parallel between a person's behavior and the rating system for films, indicating that the individual may be rough or inappropriate.
A simile comparing Mr. Tushman's smile to a jack-o-lantern suggests a wide, friendly grin that evokes warmth, similar to the cheerful decoration of a Halloween pumpkin.
"The laughter I had inside just poured out of me like a waterfall" compares uncontrollable laughter to a waterfall, indicating a sudden and abundant release of joy.
A simile comparing changes in a situation to the movement of celestial bodies suggests that shifts are significant and impactful, resembling cosmic changes like planets moving.
"Garcia's smile to the width of a mile" emphasizes the breadth and warmth of a person's smile, suggesting it is expansive and inviting.
A simile comparing the outpouring of laughter to a waterfall signifies an overwhelming burst of joy and amusement.
"A shift in the cosmos. The galaxy is changing. Planets are falling out of alignment like dominoes" compares life changes to astronomical events, underscoring dramatic transformations and their interconnectedness.

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Test your simile knowledge with this quiz based on the novel 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. Explore 20 similes used in Chapters 1 to 16 and see if you can identify the objects or actions being compared. Challenge your literary analysis skills and enhance your understanding of the book's vivid language.