Chapter 3: A Different Kind of Sand
1. Based on Chapter 3, certain conclusions can be drawn about Woody's character and personality. Support the following conclusions with details from the text.
• Woody took charge and asserted authority.
• Woody had a sense of humor.
• Woody was very sensitive.
3. What do you think is the significance of the title?
Language Awareness
1. On the first page of chapter 3, nouns that describe openings that let in sand are in the floorboards and around the doorway.
2. The noun that denotes a very small, partly enclosed living space is .
Figures of Speech: Click the definitions. How many examples can you find? Write them.
• Metaphor [Open Dictionary][Close Dictionary]
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• Simile [Open Dictionary][Close Dictionary]
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• Imagery [Open Dictionary][Close Dictionary]
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