Chapter 21

Identify the type of figurative language found in these passages.

1. The first paragraph of Chapter 21 ___________________________________________

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2. “Esa, your brother was here yesterday.” Miri froze at a noise, but it was just

the wind whooping nd plunging in the chimney. ____________________________________

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3. “Though he was sitting, his whole body was tight, a rope pulled as taut as iron.

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4. “One slouched low to the floor, his eyes covered by a cap, his breathing like

the creak of a door opened slowly.” ____________________________________________

5. “The linder floorstones felt slick beneath her in the darkness, as though she

skated on ice.” __________________________________________________________

6. “I want a plan to keep these girls locked up and out of my hair until this

snowstorm stops.” ________________________________________________________

7. “They thought they could steam, burn, and be gone before the sun saw their

deeds.” ________________________________________________________________

8. “The bandits came nearer and nearer, and the mountain groaned in the night.”

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9. “They’re just trying to get under your skin,” said Dan.” ______________________________

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10. “Lovely bedtime story, and like all beddie-byes, as true as snow in summer.”

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