Tangerine
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Things to Remember
Storytelling
Academic Vocabulary
100

Who is the protagonist in Tangerine? (main character) first and last name

Paul Fisher 

100

What sport does the main character play?

soccer

100

Which type of PoV (point of view) uses "I" and "we"?

first person point of view

100

What is a monologue?

speech or thoughts of ONE character

100

What is dialogue?

conversation between characters

200

What does the main character believe happened to his eyes?

he looked at the eclipse

200

What happened to Mike Costello?

died after being struck by lightening 

200

In an essay, what is a thesis statement?

it tells the reader what the essay is about

200

What is a parody? 

imitating (or remaking) the work or style of an author (or artist, or musician, etc) for comedic effect  

200

What does it mean to "analyze"?

to look at something closely

300

Why does the main character switch schools? (from Lake Windsor to Tangerine Middle)

a sinkhole destroyed part of the school

300

What really happened to the main character's eyes?

he was sprayed with spray paint into his eyes

300

What is "sensory detail"? 

details that appeal to the reader's senses (see, taste, smell, hear, touch)

300

What are the 2 types of monologues we studied? (must know both)

comedic and dramatic

300

What does it mean to "interpret"?

to build or construct meaning

400

The main character stays up all night helping his new friends save what? from what? (2 parts)

their family's tangerine grove from freezing

400

Who is the coach of the Tangerine War Eagles?

Betty Bright

400

What is the difference between foreshadow and flashback?

foreshadow reveals the future and flashback reveals the past

400

What is "pantomime"? 

using motions, gestures, and expressions to act something out WITHOUT words or the prop

400

What is persona?

the character of the performer or narrator

500

Who died a shocking death after being hit with a blackjack?

Luis Cruz

500

What does Mrs.Fisher find in their storage unit that seals Erik's fate?

stolen items from the neighborhood

500

One type of conflict is character vs. character. What are the other 3? (you must name all 3)

character vs. self

character vs. nature

character vs. society 

500

What is a narrative? AND what does Mrs.Schroeder say is the MOST important feature? (must know both)

a story, with a clear beginning, middle, and end

500

Give an example of an onomatopoeia. 

bang, pow, pop, grumble, growl, meow

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