Vocabulary
Cite
to use evidence from a text
Berserk
out of control
The narrator's position in relation to the story being told
Point of View
True or False:
John likes to manipulate and lie to people to get what he wants.
True
True or False:
Lorraine wanted to get the money from the Pigman.
False
Hoard
to accumulate or store away
to move or push forward
The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
Plot
What is the purpose of “The Oath” in the beginning of the book?
For John and Lorraine to write the truth about what happened to the Pigman
What pranks was John responsible for?
Bathroom Bombing and Fruit Roll
a high degree of competence, skill, or knowledge
Linger
to stay longer than anticipated
A main idea or an underlying meaning in a story that may be stated directly or indirectly
Theme
What do John and Lorraine like about the Pigman?
He tells a bunch of jokes and treats them with respect
What does John suggest Lorraine needs in Chapter 3?
Confidence
Audible
able to be heard
Mull
to think about something deeply
The part of the literary plot that occurs directly after the climax has been reached
Falling Action
How does Lorraine pick the Pigman’s phone number?
She cheats and looks through her fingers and chooses his phone number
What happens to Mr. Pignati’s prized pig collection during the party?
Some of the pigs were smashed
Bleak
dreary
Disposition
a person's inherent qualities
A character that changes throughout the course of the story
Dynamic Character
What does Mrs. Jensen, Lorraine’s mom, do for work?
Nurse
What three things lead to Mr. Pignati’s death?
1. Heart attack while roller skating in the house
2. The shock of John and Lorraine having a party at his house
3. Bobo dying