Vocabulary
What does TIRADE mean? and what context clues from the story helps you understand the meaning?
Tirade means an angry rant
When Diandra says, "he'll snap" this shows anger.
True or false: Diandra wants to keep parts of her life private in order to avoid being made fun of.
TRUE
What comment from Devon demonstrates that he does NOT enjoy being defined by other people's opinions of him? Find a quote from the text.
"You'd think it was written somewhere. Tall guys must be jocks."
AND
"My older brother's always after me to hit the streets with him, calls me a girly man for loving books and jazz."
Which character, Diondra, Tyrone, or Devon can be described as CONFIDENT?
Tyrone
Using your context clues, what does GRIEF mean in this quote? "The law is be cool, be tough, play ball, and use books for weight training—not reading. Otherwise, everybody gives you grief. Don’t ask me why I care, especially when the grief is coming from a punk like Wesley."
Trouble or annoyance.
When Diandra says, "You should have seen him (raul) hang that thing. You'd think he was handling a million-dollar masterpiece the way he took his time placing it just so." What word would you use to describe how Raul feels about his art work?
He is PROUD of his artwork.
How is Devon affected by seeing Janelle in the library?
He becomes more confident about his interests.
Which character can be described as AWKWARD? Diandra or Tyrone?
Diondra
What is a SYNONYM for the phrase: "lock in?"
HUNKER DOWN!!
Find a quote from the book that demonstrates what other's think of diandra. (Story starts on page 355)
"Everyone expects me to play basketball, so they pick me for their team, throw me the ball, and wait for me to shoot."
Through all three of the narrators' perspectives, what theme is explored?
Identity/being comfortable with oneself.
Which character can be described as SUPPORTIVE? Tyrone or Devon?
Tyrone
Why did Devon think Janelle was going to SNICKER when she saw him in the library?
because he is used to people thinking he is a jock/ only good at sports and that she would not think of him as someone who WANTS to be in the library.
Find a quote that demonstrates what it is Diondra keeps private about her life.
"I'm an artist like Raul. The difference is, I don't tell anybody. I refuse to give them reason to laugh at me."
How are Devon and Diondra SIMILAR?
They are similar because they are both hiding who they really are, they are both tall, and can relate in the sense of people having expectations of them due to being tall.
Which character can be described as Self-concious? Diondra or Tyrone?
Diondra
To trust someone with something personal is to ________.
Confide in them
How does Diondra's perspective change after she views Raul's self-portrait?
She decides she is tired of hiding who she really is.
Who is the classmate that inspires Devon? How and WHY
Janelle inspires Devon to be himself because she does not judge him when she hands him the book. He says, "Janelle is smart and she doesn't try to hide it." Which makes Devon think maybe he should stop hiding that he is smart as well.
What is interesting about the way Bronx Masquerade is written compared to other novels?
The inclusion of poetry throughout the text.