"...Zachariahs ancient black face" is an example of a metaphor
"I lay listening as the Seahawk, tossed by the ceaseless swell, heaved and groaned like a sleeper beset by evil dreams" is an example of a simile
"the ship is its own nation" is another metaphor
she is 13!
The Seahawks owner in "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" is the patriarch of the Doyle family, named Ephraim Doyle. He is a stern and traditional character who is influential in Charlotte Doyle's life.
In "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle," foreshadowing is used when Zachariah warns Charlotte about the dangers of Captain Jaggery. A quote demonstrating this is when Zachariah says, "Ships at sea are nearest kin," hinting at Charlotte's future struggles on the ship and the alliances she will have to form.
The author of "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" is Avi, an American author of young adult fiction. The novel was first published in 1990 and tells the story of a young girl's journey on a ship in the 19th century.
Oh yes, of course! There are many examples of onomatopoeia in "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle." For example splash!... I think. But, i'm sure there are many others in every chapter.:)
She is 13 years old with 1 younger brother and sister.
The highest sail on the ship in "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" was the royalsail.
On the first page it says "Not every 13 year old girl is accused of murder, brought to trial and found guilty". Also when Zachariah gives Charlotte the dirk.
The setting of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is primarily on a ship called the Seahawk in the year 1832. The story takes place at sea as Charlotte Doyle embarks on a voyage from England to America and faces various challenges and adventures during the journey.
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