New Words 1.Apogee- The point in the orbit of an object (as a satellite) orbiting the earth 2.Bibliophile- A lover of books especially for qualities of format 3.Assuage- To lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) 4.Inkling- A slight indication or suggestion
Devices: 1. Amanda was just standing there looking like the victim of a purse-snatching (Simile) 2. Did I mention that my sister is a saint? (Metaphor)
Strong/Poignant Word Image:My father died of a heart attack five years ago, shortly after my mother’s first brush with breast cancer.
At this part of the book you really get to just meet the characters and get to know them on a personal level.
1.Apogee- The point in the orbit of an object (as a satellite) orbiting the earth
2.Bibliophile- A lover of books especially for qualities of format
3.Assuage- To lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses)
4.Inkling- A slight indication or suggestion
Devices:
1. Amanda was just standing there looking like the victim of a purse-snatching (Simile)
2. Did I mention that my sister is a saint? (Metaphor)
Strong/Poignant Word Image:My father died of a heart attack five years ago, shortly after my mother’s first brush with breast cancer.
At this part of the book you really get to just meet the characters and get to know them on a personal level.