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What does the water symbolize in the story?
What does the water symbolize in the story?
- Danger and uncertainty
- Conflict and struggle
- Freedom and strength (correct)
- Sadness and depression
Which literary device is used in the sentence 'I was ready to crawl under the table and fall asleep like an old dog'?
Which literary device is used in the sentence 'I was ready to crawl under the table and fall asleep like an old dog'?
- Metaphor
- Simile (correct)
- Hyperbole
- Personification
In which town does the story take place?
In which town does the story take place?
- Lac La Biche
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- St-Paul-de-Métis (correct)
What is the main conflict in the story?
What is the main conflict in the story?
What is the thematic statement of the story?
What is the thematic statement of the story?
Who is Adolphus in relation to Francis?
Who is Adolphus in relation to Francis?
'My goal in life wasn’t living...it was getting high.' What social issue does this quote relate to?
'My goal in life wasn’t living...it was getting high.' What social issue does this quote relate to?
'He taught me about the water, the currents, how the light on the waves told a story.' What does this quote demonstrate?
'He taught me about the water, the currents, how the light on the waves told a story.' What does this quote demonstrate?
'Francis, I heard my owl.' What does the owl symbolize in this context?
'Francis, I heard my owl.' What does the owl symbolize in this context?
'How the author writes this story would make you feel sadness for all that Francis is going through.' What tone does this quote reflect?
'How the author writes this story would make you feel sadness for all that Francis is going through.' What tone does this quote reflect?
'Catherine has a consumption and passes away' indicates which part of the story's structure?
'Catherine has a consumption and passes away' indicates which part of the story's structure?
What does the author use to convey human attributes to water?
What does the author use to convey human attributes to water?
What is the name of the man Francis goes to work with after his wife's death?
What is the name of the man Francis goes to work with after his wife's death?
Who taught Francis how to work on the boats?
Who taught Francis how to work on the boats?
What is the name of Francis' kind neighbor who allowed him to work with him?
What is the name of Francis' kind neighbor who allowed him to work with him?
Where does Francis work after leaving his family?
Where does Francis work after leaving his family?
What tragedy does Francis have to endure during his childhood?
What tragedy does Francis have to endure during his childhood?
What does Francis dream about after the birth of his 2 sons?
What does Francis dream about after the birth of his 2 sons?
'He works on boats with his uncle.' Which literary element does this sentence represent?
'He works on boats with his uncle.' Which literary element does this sentence represent?
'My goal in life wasn’t living...it was getting high.' What social issue does this quote relate to?
'My goal in life wasn’t living...it was getting high.' What social issue does this quote relate to?
'Catherine has a consumption and passes away' indicates which part of the story's structure?
'Catherine has a consumption and passes away' indicates which part of the story's structure?
