grade 10- All summer a day

Question 1

compounded

Answer 1

put together or group together…

Question 2

simile

Answer 2

when using as/like to compare something/ someone

Question 3

metaphor

Answer 3

comparison but without the like/ as

Question 4

hyperbole

Answer 4

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or to create a strong impression.

Question 5

Onomatopoeia

Answer 5

An expression of sounds written, read and understood with words.
for example there was a “boom” of thunder

Question 6

Alliteration

Answer 6

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases. It’s often used to create rhythm, enhance mood, or make passages more memorable.

Question 7

Allusion

Answer 7

Allusions rely on the reader’s familiarity with what is being referenced to add deeper meaning or context.

Question 8

solemn

Answer 8

means serious or grave. It describes situations or expressions that are serious and lack humor, often seen in important events like memorials or ceremonies.

Question 9

slacklining

Answer 9

easing; becoming less active

Question 10

surged

Answer 10

a strong forward movement

Question 11

muffled

Answer 11

softened, repressed, or deadened in sound

Question 12

personification

Answer 12

Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities or characteristics are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

Question 13

alienation

Answer 13

The state of feeling isolated or estranged from others; highlights Margot’s experience.

Question 14

perpetual

Answer 14

non ending

Question 15

Exultation

Answer 15

A feeling of triumphant joy; reflects the children’s emotions when they finally see the sun.

Question 16

Anticipatory

Answer 16

Relating to the excitement of waiting for something; captures the children’s feelings before the sun appears.

Question 17

Vicarious

Answer 17

Experiencing something through someone else; Margot’s memories of the sun are vicarious since she hasn’t seen it in years

Question 18

Incredulity

Answer 18

The state of being unable to believe something; describes the children’s reaction to Margot’s memories

Question 19

Resentment

Answer 19

A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone else’s success or happiness; the children’s feelings toward Margot

Question 20

Futility

Answer 20

Pointlessness; reflects the children’s actions in locking Margot away

Question 21

Ephemeral

Answer 21

Lasting for a very short time; describes the brief appearance of the sun

Question 22

Disdain

Answer 22

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; relevant to how Margot is treated

Question 23

Anticipation

Answer 23

The excitement of waiting for something; describes the children’s feelings about the sun

Question 24

Contrast

Answer 24

The difference between two things; important when comparing Margot’s memories of Earth to life on Venus

Question 25

Estrangement

Answer 25

A feeling of being alienated or separated; reflects Margot’s experience with her peers

Question 26

Elation

Answer 26

A feeling of great joy; how the children feel when they finally see the sun

Question 27

Dismayed

Answer 27

Feeling shocked or disappointed; how Margot feels when she is left out

Question 28

Transience

Answer 28

The state of being temporary; the brief appearance of the sun represents this