The Long Walk Glossary

Question 1

What are five similes and metaphors in this book?

Metaphors:

Mice in a trap:

The walkers from Garraty's group discuss the death and why they chose to do it, and they conclude that they don't even have a good reason. All they are is "mice in a trap". This statement strengthens the feeling of...

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/11/2023 10:40 PM

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Question 2

Discuss the theme of suspense in the long walk by describing 2 specific events that occur in Part One that demonstrate the author’s attempt to heighten the tension in the story.

From the beginning of the novel when the walkers are getting ready for their walk there is a sense of lightheartedness, as if they aren't aware of what they are getting themselves into. Everyone is thinking they are going to be the ones to win...

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Answered by Aslan on 12/29/2020 11:09 PM

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Question 3

adapting into a film

I'm not sure if it might be a film. Most of what Stephen King writes has been adapted to film in some way. I think it would make a great film.

Asked by Chelsea H #981218

Answered by Aslan on 2/18/2020 3:57 PM

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The Long Walk Glossary

by Stephen King

The Long Walk Glossary

Idly

Canteens

Insatiable

Commencing

Conserve

Sunwashed

Mustachioed

Conspirator

Rations

Inexplicably

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