Quarter 2 OR Week 2 Post A

Vocab:
menagerie(30)- a collection of wild or unusual animals or a place where they are kept
lasciviously(46)- inclined to lustfulness

Figurative Language:
" The big top still stands, glowing like a ghostly coliseum" (49). This is a simile because the world "like" is used to compare the big top and a ghostly coliseum.

"...and pulsing with the sound of the band" (49). A continuation from the previous quote, this is a display of imagery because it pertains to both sight and sound. You can almost see the big top moving from the tremendous sound emanating from the circus band, behaving like a heart as it pumps blood.

"'Happy as a clam, that's me'" (53). Camel is comparing his happiness with that of a clam by using a simile. This is a simile because he used the word "as" in the comparison.

Quote:
"'I studied veterinary sciences.' His mien changes instantly, utterly. "Vet school? You're a vet?'"(59). Those words are what changes Jacob's life. Although jumping on the train after his parents death definitely played a role, he still wasn't a part of the show. Uncle Al actually considered throwing him off the train, but when August found out he was a vet, Jacob was saved, at least for now. He had work, a place to stay, and plenty of food, which was good enough.

Theme:
Never underestimate your abilities. You never know what they can do for you.