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Oliver Twist, Usborne Young Reading version is retold nicely for younger children.
1. In what country or region does this story happen? (setting) England. Chapter 4
mentions him running away to London, England.
2. Among what kinds of people is the story set? What is their economic class?
(setting) The very poor, and working class.
3. Does the story happen in a particular era? The Industrial Revolution in England.
4. The protagonist is the main character. What is his name? (characters) Oliver
Twist. Can you name some other characters in the story?
5. What is Oliver trying to do? (theme) Answers may include: Overcome __________.
Find happiness. Gain his freedom. Have a good/decent life. Survive.
Themes:
6. Is this conflict (what Oliver is trying to overcome) an external one having to do with
circumstances in Oliver’s world? Or, an internal one taking place in his mind? (conflict)
Both. See above themes. Discuss them.
7. Is God, or fate helping Oliver? Talk about the possibilities. Is Mr. Brownlow being
the target of the pick-pocketing a coincidence? How does this play out in Oliver’s favor
later on in the story? Various answers.
8. Are there other characters that do or do not understand Oliver’s motives? (rising
9. How are Oliver’s obstacles finally overcome? Were they pleasant or were they
resolved in a terrible way? (climax) Nancy is Shot. Mr. Brownlow was waiting for him.
10. What “loose ends” were tied up? (denouement) Bill slipped on a roof and hung
himself by accident. The dog hit his head and died.
11. What does Oliver learn about the locket? (conclusion) That it belonged to his
mother, Agnus. And, that Mr. Brownlow is a relative.
Alliteration
Find examples of where the author used words in sequence or in close proximity which
have the same initial consonant sounds.
Simile
Find examples of the author using “like” or “as” in making comparisons between two or
more dissimilar things.
Alliteration - Words in sequence or in close proximity which have the same initial
consonant sounds.
Assonance - Words in sequence or in close proximity which have the same internal
vowel sounds.
Consonance - Words in sequence or in close proximity which end with the same
consonant sounds.
Simile - The use of “like” or “as” in making comparisons between two or more
dissimilar things.
Directions:
Underline words with the same initial consonant sounds in each sentence. Circle
the words like or as when comparing two or more dissimilar things. Write on the
line which literary device was used.
4. “In the dark, sooty cellar, cobwebs stroked Oliver’s face like creepy
fingers.” ____________________
Each time you find a simile that you like and may want to use in your
own writing, make a card. Draw a picture on the back of your card, too!
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like as
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like as
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like as
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Always learning,
Brenda