12 angry men
what is the main theme of the play?
prejudice and bias
Who is the author and main character of Hole in My Life?
Jack Gantos
Who is the main character in the movie? and what was his job before working at the firm?
Chris Gardner and he was selling a bone density scanner
what does resilience mean? what's another word synonymous to it?
the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness or courageous
what does MEAL paragraph stand for?
Main idea
Evidence
Analysis
Link back
which juror votes "not guilty" first?
Juror 8
What is one major theme of Hole in My Life?
Choices and consequences
How would you describe Chris Gardner’s character in three words?
Resilient, determined, loving
what does "pre-emptive" mean?
means doing something before something else happens—usually to prevent it or get ahead of it. It’s a kind of proactive move to stop a possible threat or problem before it even starts.
what is the 3rd body paragraph in Lit Ex for?
personal connection
Which jurors best represent the theme of integrity and critical thinking?
Juror 8
What turning point motivates Jack to change his life?
Writing in prison and discovering the power of storytelling
What is the central theme of the film?
Perseverance in the face of adversity
what does "ostracized" mean?
means being excluded, shunned, or pushed out from a group or society—often in a way that makes someone feel rejected or unwanted.
what is the purpose of a thesis statement and where does it go in your lit ex essay?
thesis statement is what the theme of your essay is about, it is a universal lesson. It goes in the end of your intro paragraph (replacement for your link back)
What does “reasonable doubt” mean?
Uncertainty that prevents a juror from voting guilty
How does the book explore the idea of identity?
Jack struggles to define who he is as a young man, a writer, and someone with a criminal record.
How is the Rubik’s Cube symbolic in the movie?
Chris’s intelligence and problem-solving skills that impress the internship recruiters
what does "verbatim" mean?
means word for word—exactly as spoken or written, without any changes or alterations.
what is a metaphor?
a figure of speech that compares two dissimilar things without using "like" or "as."
“I’ll kill him! I’ll kill him!” – What does this moment reveal about one of the jurors?
It shows Juror 3’s emotional instability and how words don’t always indicate intent
In what ways is Hole in My Life a story of resilience?
Despite poor choices and imprisonment, Jack learns, grows, and uses his experience to become a successful author.
What does the movie title misspell (“Happyness”) symbolize?
The imperfection of life and the search for personal happiness despite hardship
what does "Indubitably" mean?
means "without a doubt" or "certainly." It is used to express something that is unquestionable or absolutely true.
what was the main theme of "Lamb to the slaughter" and "Tale tell heart"
identity and insanity