01-03 Chapters Flashcards
What Taciturn mean?
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Example: Davian often found himself frustrated by Wirr’s taciturn nature, which made it hard to gauge his friend’s thoughts.
What is an Augur?
A person who interprets omens or is a seer. Example: Davian is an Augur, struggling with the loss of his powers.
Who is Davian?
A young Augur struggling with the loss of his powers. Protagonist, brave, determined, curious.
Who is Wirr?
Davian’s best friend, who harbors his own secrets and concerns about the future. Loyal and supportive, he stands by Davian through thick and thin. Key characteristics: Loyal, taciturn, resourceful.
What happens in Chapter 1?
Davian realizes his lack of powers. He and Wirr decide to leave the school in search of answers, marking the beginning of their journey.
What happens in Chapter 2?
Davian and Wirr travel through the woods around Caladel, encountering dangers and testing their resolve. They make new allies and face unexpected challenges.
What happens in Chapter 2?
Davian begins to understand more about his powers and their implications. He and Wirr uncover clues about the growing threat and continue their journey.
What is the Burden of Power?
The story explores how characters deal with the responsibilities and consequences of their abilities. Davian’s struggle with his lost powers highlights this theme.
The Quest for Truth?
Davian and Wirr’s journey symbolizes the quest for truth and understanding, driving the plot and character development.
Sometimes the most important battles are the ones we fight within ourselves.
Davian. Reflecting on his internal struggle and the challenges he faces as an Augur.
Knowledge is power, but only if it is applied.
Wirr. Contemplating the importance of understanding and using one’s abilities and knowledge effectively.
The School of the Gifted
A prestigious institution for training individuals with magical abilities. Starting point of Davian and Wirr’s journey. Key Event: Davian’s decision to leave the school.
The Woods around Caladel
Dense and sometimes dangerous forests surrounding the School of the Gifted. Represents the transition from safety to the unknown as Davian and Wirr venture into them on their journey.
The Capital of Ilin Illan
The bustling and grand capital city of Andarra, known for its political importance and historical significance. A center of political power and intrigue.
How does Davian’s struggle with his powers mirror real-life challenges individuals face when dealing with personal limitations or changes?
Encourages comparison between the fantasy world and real-world issues of identity, growth, and self-acceptance.
What motivates Wirr to support Davian despite the dangers they face?
Examines themes of loyalty, friendship, and the personal stakes involved in their journey.
Identify the significance of the Boundary in the story’s plot and themes.
Explores the symbolism of the Boundary as a barrier between known and unknown, safety and danger.
Explain the role of the Augurs in the society depicted in the book.
Discusses the historical and current significance of the Augurs, their powers, and how they are perceived by others.
What are the key challenges Davian and Wirr face in the first three chapters?
Summarizes the obstacles and conflicts that drive the narrative and character development early in the story.
Describe the relationship between Davian and Wirr.
Analyzes their friendship, mutual support, and how their bond influences their actions and decisions.
How do the settings of the School and the Woods contribute to the story’s atmosphere?
Compares and contrasts the safe, structured environment of the School with the wild, unpredictable nature of the Woods.
What themes are introduced in the first three chapters?
Identifies and explains major themes such as power, friendship, and the search for truth.
Analyze the quote: ‘Knowledge is power, but only if it is applied.
Discusses the implications of this quote and how it relates to the characters’ actions and the story’s themes.
Identify and explain any symbols introduced in the first three chapters.
Explores symbols such as the Boundary, the School, and others that represent larger concepts and themes.
What are the implications of Davian’s decision to leave the School?
Examines how this decision sets the stage for the story’s plot and character development.
How does the author build suspense in the first three chapters?
Analyzes narrative techniques used to create tension and engage the reader.
Discuss the role of mentorship in the story so far.
Looks at how characters seek guidance and the impact of mentors on their journey.
How do the characters’ backgrounds influence their actions and motivations?
Explores the backstory of main characters and how it shapes their decisions and interactions.
What are the potential consequences of the Boundary weakening?
Speculates on the dangers and conflicts that could arise from the Boundary’s instability.
