This character replies to everyone's poem in the story. He speaks up in the end about the change in everyone in the classroom.
Who is Tyrone?
100
This character experiences dyslexia, which hinders his reading ability.
Who is Raynard?
100
What type of poem is Amy's poem?
What is an Ode?
100
What symbol is used all throughout Amy's poem?
What is stone?
100
What is Diondra's goal once she leaves high school?
What is she wants to go to Art School?
200
This character is the reason the students have Open Mike Fridays.
Who is Wesley?
200
This character focuses a lot on his religion, and it is his way of making sure he stays on the right path.
Who is Sterling?
200
In Janelle's poem "The Door" in two stanzas she uses what poetry concept we discussed?
What is an analogy?
200
What sound device is used within "News At Five?"
What is Rhyme Scheme?
200
What is the relationship between Steve and Tyrone once Steve gives his story?
What is Tyrone doesn't want to really hang out with Steve, but he respects his art.
300
This character wanted to change her name in order to fit in with the students that she was mostly around.
Who is Sheila Gamberoni?
300
This character's change in the end of the book comes when she gains a newfound self-esteem.
Who is Janelle?
300
What sound device is used several times throughout Tanisha's poem?
What is alliteration?
300
Sheila uses the line "18 syllables. A single poem." in her poem "Private Puzzle." What do the syllables symbolize?
What is the rest of the students in the class?
300
Who are the two characters who play instruments and note how important music is to them?
Who are Sterling and Raynard?
400
This character had a goal of becoming a set designer on broadway. He might not, since his family is moving to Yorktown Heights.
Who is Steve Ericson?
400
This character gives the advice to Sheila to simply be herself, since one day she'll be somewhere new and might have to change herself again if she isn't who she really is.
Who is Wesley?
400
What poetry concept was used in lines 3 and 4 of "Black Box" by Devon?
What is assonance?
400
What does the "High Dive" symbolize in Diondra's poem?
What is a hard decision she needs to make?
400
What is it that Mr. Ward says to Tyrone at the end of the book that catches his attention and makes him possibly want to stay in school next year?
What is Mr. Ward will be hosting a poetry slam next year.
500
This character is dating Raul by the end of the story.
Who is Lupe?
500
This character has a strained relationship with her father. She's also Jewish, and because of that, she feels like she doesn't fit in.
Who is Amy Moscowitz?
500
What was the Rhyme scheme of the first stanza of the poem "News at Five" by Wesley, Tyrone, and Steve?
What is AABBCCDDEEFFGG
500
In Raynard's poem, he uses an analogy to compare his dyslexia to what?
What is Traffic/A car wreck?
500
In the Epilogue, who is the character introduced, and what do they struggle with?
What is Mai Tren. They are of mixed race, and they feel like they don't fit in to either group.