Tangerine
Who is the protagonist in Tangerine? (main character) first and last name
Paul Fisher
What sport does the main character play?
soccer
Which type of PoV (point of view) uses "I" and "we"?
first person point of view
What is a monologue?
speech or thoughts of ONE character
What is dialogue?
conversation between characters
What does the main character believe happened to his eyes?
he looked at the eclipse
What happened to Mike Costello?
died after being struck by lightening
In an essay, what is a thesis statement?
it tells the reader what the essay is about
What is a parody?
imitating (or remaking) the work or style of an author (or artist, or musician, etc) for comedic effect
What does it mean to "analyze"?
to look at something closely
Why does the main character switch schools? (from Lake Windsor to Tangerine Middle)
a sinkhole destroyed part of the school
What really happened to the main character's eyes?
he was sprayed with spray paint into his eyes
What is "sensory detail"?
details that appeal to the reader's senses (see, taste, smell, hear, touch)
What are the 2 types of monologues we studied? (must know both)
comedic and dramatic
What does it mean to "interpret"?
to build or construct meaning
The main character stays up all night helping his new friends save what? from what? (2 parts)
their family's tangerine grove from freezing
Who is the coach of the Tangerine War Eagles?
Betty Bright
What is the difference between foreshadow and flashback?
foreshadow reveals the future and flashback reveals the past
What is "pantomime"?
using motions, gestures, and expressions to act something out WITHOUT words or the prop
What is persona?
the character of the performer or narrator
Who died a shocking death after being hit with a blackjack?
Luis Cruz
What does Mrs.Fisher find in their storage unit that seals Erik's fate?
stolen items from the neighborhood
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
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
Give an example of an onomatopoeia.
bang, pow, pop, grumble, growl, meow