ALWTW 4-11 Flashcards
What is the Atuot region best known for?
Fiercest lions in the world
What is foreshadowing?
A warning, hint, or indication of a future event in a story
What is Nya’s job at the lake camp?
To collect water for her family
When the visitors come to Nya’s village, how does she feel about their quest to find water there?
Doubtful
What does the word “perception” mean?
A persons view, outlook, or opinion on something
What does “”staggered” mean?
Stumbling; off balance
What is the effect of the text structure of these lines from chapter 9?
“The same rocks. The same acacia. The same dust.”
They highlight the unchanging nature of the journey through the desert.
“As Salva scanned the faces, a flash of orange caught his eye. Orange … an orange scarf…”
This is important because …
Salva’s mother wears an orange headscarf
How does Salva’s emotional reaction to Marial’s death in chapter 6 differ from his reaction to his Uncle Jewiirs death?
He was fearful but became strong
“The topi escaped, but along the way Salva saw the bones of prey who had not been so fortunate.”
This quote is an example of:
Foreshadowing
Buksa’s tribe, the Jur-chop are known for:
Recognizing and following the call of the bird call the “honey guide”
The reader can infer that Marial dies from:
A lion attack
As the sun touched the horizon, the fisherman abruptly went into their tents”
What does “abruptly” mean?
Quickly
Salva experiences delicious food and miserable mosquitos in chapter 8. This is an example of which central idea in the chapter?
Nature can be both friend and enemy.
What does the phrase “a cold fist seemed to grip Salva’s heart” tell the reader about Salva?
He feels deep sorrow.
