English Midterm Study Guide

Repeated consonant sounds occurring in the beginning or within words.

What is remarkable about Rifka's appearance as a resulf of her illness?

When they refer to Hen Wen as an oracular pig, they mean:

The god Apollo drives his chariot across the sky.

Traditional stories about the past based on real events of people, more fiction than fact

How old is Pieter?

Storytelling technique of giving human characteristics to non human subjects

Long narrative poems about a hero who engages in a dangerous journey.

Who was Gwydion?

What are Hen Wen's letter sticks made of?

If someone is like a star, what does that mean?

Taran matures because of his experiences and difficulties. In future books, you expect

How was Gurgi injured in the forest?

How does the milkman say goodbye to Rifka at her house?

"The microwave timer told me dinner was ready." What is the object of this personification?

Imagery are words that bring a clear ____ to a reader's mind.

What is the significance of the title?

Rifka may have wear a peruke because_____

Who are the Fair Folk?

Tell about ordinary people reveal traditions, values of a culture & teach life lessons.

What is a word that the lady from HIAS has taught Rifka?

The ____is a central idea, message, or insight that a story reveals.

What color is the little desk Rifka spends much time at in her room in Belgium?

Brief animal stories giving human characteristics to non-human subjects.

What gift did Gwydion give to Doli?

What does "it's raining cats and dogs" really meant? Which figure of speech?

A figure of speech that gives none humans human like qualities.

What has Rifka begun to write?

"That old dog is pretty ugly" is an example of:

"That fellow has got himself into a pickle" is an example of what?

When we say somebody is an angel, what do we mean?

Taran longs to be

The sharing of stories, cultures, & ideas by word of mouth is called ______

What was the book that Dallben read to Taran?

The storytelling technique that uses exaggeration or overstatement.

Literal language is what we speak every day.

Who was the Horned King's ally?

Dr. Askin thinks that Rifka can study in what field?

What gift did Gwydion give to Gurgi?

Who is the nun who gives Rifka her treatments?

What is Gwydion's horse's name?

Finish this alliteration: Many monsters

Mama had to take the gift in #67 and trade if for ______

What color was the lake that the companions got stuck in?

Which one of Rifka's brothers looks like her?

The use of words to mimic sounds.

By birth Fflewddur Fflam is what?

What does Saul bring to Rifka in the Ellis Island hospital?

Calls on the talents & personality of the teller to bring their narrative to life:

Rifka thinks it is better for a girl to be ----than to be beautiful.

What does Rifka sleep in or on the first week on Ellis Island?

Princess Eilonwy's use of analogies enhance the story with humor and uniqueness.

Larger than life figures- virtues & deeds are often celebrated in stories from oral traditions:

Where did Taran grow up?

Not to be taken literally.

What had Papa told Rifka to be prepared for at Ellis Island?

Literal means

"The moon was a lantern in the sky" is an example of:

Who id Gwydion?

Taran is charged with the care of

From which country's mythology did Lloyd Alexander get the inspiration for this story?

This sound word also suggest the word meaning

Who does Eilonwy free?

Who helps Rifka buy her ticket to America

Who takes Rifka back home when she gets lost in Antwerp?

By choice, Fflewddur Fflam is what?

True of Gurgi

A woman spins cloth out of gold.

It is best to be prepared.

When Taran first sees hi in the woods, what color is the Horned King's cape?

The sun refuses to shine on an evil character's birthday.

Who are the winged spies of Annuvin?

Who returns with Taran to live in Caer Dallben?

This is when something that is not human is given human like qualities.

This compares 2 things using the words like or as.

Gurgi is constantly begging for food. Fill in the blank word what he calls food,"Crunchings & _

Who was Dallben?

Exaggerated statement used to heighten effect and not used to mislead readers.

What does Rifka celebrate by herself in her room?

Soon after they meet, Taran & Gwydion are captured by Caldron Born. They are brought to evil?

With whom does Rifka make friends at Ellis Island?

Appeals to the senses.

Ancient tales that describe the actions of gods, goddessses, & heroes who interact with them.

While searching for Hen Wen, Taran & Gwydion are attacked by what?

What makes Fflewddur's harp special?

Why does Dr. Askin tell Rifka to take off her kerchief?

A figure of speech comparing 2 things with the words like or as.

The book is fundamentally about ______

Ha ha is an example of

Who in the Spiral Castle befriended Taran?

A figure of speech that compares 2 things without using like or as

Folk tales with exaggeration

Taran asked for what in the end of the book?

Whenever you are describing something by comparing tit with something else you are using

At the start of the book, what does Taran compare his newly forged "sword" to?

"I nearly died laughing at his joke."

What does Rifka think will be the punishment for her and Ilya?

What is the name of the person in #131

What gift did Gwydion give to Fflewddur Fflam?

What concerns Rifka as all the people are gathering around to hug her?

Which of the following happens in the tunnel that Taran & Eilonwy use to get out of the castle?

This is repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Baseball great Babe Ruth hits the ball into another state.

Where did the companions think that Eilonwy was?

Who is the sailor with whom Rifka makes friends on the ship?

Taran is a true hero, what are his qualities?

What does the nun teach Rifka regarding hygiene?

Why doesn't Taran believe that Coll was ever a hero?