We were liars - ch. 1 - 30

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We were liars - ch. 1 - 30

Which of the following is an example of metaphor used by Cadence in Chapter 1?

1. 'I used to be strong, now I'm a leaf in the wind.'
2. 'I am curled on the floor like a shrimp.'
3. 'The sea is loud today.'
4. 'She looked like a movie star.'

What is the main effect of Cadence’s frequent use of short, fragmented sentences?

1. It adds humour to the narrative.
2. It reflects her mental disorientation and emotional trauma.
3. It makes the text easier for younger readers.
4. It imitates poetic style for aesthetic reasons only.

What literary device is present in the sentence: 'My father put a last suitcase in the backseat, then he pulled out a handgun and shot me in the chest'?

1. Hyperbole
2. Irony
3. Metaphor
4. Personification

What is the function of the 'gunshot' metaphor in the previous quote?

1. To suggest Cadence was actually injured.
2. To create suspense.
3. To dramatise the emotional impact of her father leaving.
4. To foreshadow future violence.

Why does Lockhart include fairy-tale-style interludes (e.g. the king with three daughters)?

1. To offer a break from the main story.
2. To symbolically reflect the Sinclair family dynamics.
3. To appeal to younger readers.
4. To present a historical parallel.

In chapters 1–30, what does the setting of Beechwood Island symbolise?

1. Simplicity and detachment from materialism.
2. Paradise lost – beauty hiding deep dysfunction.
3. Political isolation.
4. Safety and comfort for the main character.

Which stylistic device is most present in this line: “He was sugar, curiosity, and rain.”

1. Simile
2. Alliteration
3. Tricolon
4. Anaphora

What is the effect of Lockhart not naming the Liars’ plan until much later in the book?

1. It builds tension and allows for a surprise twist.
2. It confuses the reader on purpose.
3. It focuses attention on Cadence’s romantic feelings.
4. It simplifies the narrative for young adults.

Which of the following lines foreshadows the twist ending most clearly?

1. “We were happy. We were always happy.”
2. “Gat was writing poems again.”
3. “I can’t find the Liars. They’re not picking up their phones.”
4. “There is no one in Cuddledown.”

What is a key theme introduced subtly in chapters 1–30?

1. Gender roles in society.
2. The destructiveness of privilege and denial.
3. Climate change.
4. Immigration and identity.