Structure/Craft
The following line (found on page 3): "Every ride home on the bus was a sauna..." is an example of this type of figurative language:
What is a Metaphor?
Mr. C tutors Chris in:
What is Math?
*Bonus Question: What is the name for the type of relationship between Mr. C and Chris?
Basketball is to Chris as what [blank] is to Karina
What is Photography?
"K Chops is the Queen of hairy arms!"
Who is Quinn?
Hyenas
Who are Quinn and his rowdy and mean group of guys?
The point of view through which the novel is narrated which allows the reader actual accounts as well as the inner thoughts and feelings of the narrator(s)
What is First Person POV?
*Bonus Question: Because there are 2/dual narrators, we know that we learn about their interior realities/personas from their own, personal narration. How do we learn about Chris & Karina's Outer Personas?
The attack against Mr. C (and Karina and Chris) is known as this type of crime:
What is a Hate Crime?
Compassionate, caring and wise beyond his years this character is Chris' confidant; at the beginning of the novel, the only person Chris reveals his inner persona to:
Who is Chris' older brother Matt?
"For years, I thought that maybe people did not know any better when they made fun of our accents, because for the most part, America welcomed me and my family. But now I understand there are just some people who do not want people like us here... maybe we have to give back now by fighting for the America we believe in."
Who is Papa / Mr. C?
Papa mending the fence between the Chopra's & the Daniels' properties
What is Mending fences, bringing the two families together as neighbors and friends when before they really had no relationship to speak of?
On page 150, Karina says, "My thoughts whip around like trees in a storm."
This an example of what kind of figurative language.
(2 possible answers)
What is Simile and/or Personification?
Before he can be brought to justice by the police, this happens to "The Monster"
What is he crashes his car during a police chase?
After Karina helps Chris with his Math homework, the two discuss the attack, ultimately resulting in the two friends singing this song:
Bonus Points for singing
What is Let It Go from Frozen?
"You may not know who G.K. Chesterton was, but he said, "we are all in the same boat upon a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty." I am here for you..."
Who is Karina's teacher, Ms. Amelia Trotter?
"One Berry, Two Berry, Pick Me a Blueberry" represents this for Karina:
What is a lighthearted, peaceful mood.
***DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Describe an example of Shift that occurs in the novel?
In the beginning of the novel, Chris is afraid to stand up to Quinn or even speak to Karina even though we know deep down he wants to do both. By the end, he has stood up to Quinn multiple times and Karina is his best friend.
Karina's Parents and ultimately her Papa are (at first) at the very least skeptical, if not concerned/upset when they learn about her social media posts because:
What is they were raised to believe/practice that what happens to/in the family stays in the family?
Karina's best friend (with the best hair):
Who is Ashley?
"Karina, if I had one wish... it'd be that I owned that art gallery. I would make room for your poster."
Who is Chris Daniels?
#CountMeIn
What is Karina's (and/or anyone else's) willingness and desire to stand up and speak out?
After Karina's poster is rejected from the Gallery, there is a big gathering to welcome Papa home and showcase her poster at this location:
What/Where is the heart tree memorial?
Witness to the attack who called 911; journalist
Who is Mrs. Anne Maxwell?
"It means that I cannot be quiet anymore. Count on me to speak up."
Who is Karina Chopra?
Mr. C's/Papa's broken glasses on the ground
What is the shattering/destruction of Chris' and/or Karina's bubble of safety/innocence?