Born a Crime
South Africa's brutal system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination
What is apartheid?
A direct comparison that does not use "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor?
The city in which Daniel ends up living (with Michael)
What is New York City?
The VCHS mascot
What is a Valiant?
President of the United States in 2016
Who is Barack Obama?
Trevor's abusive stepfather
Who is Abel?
A type of figurative language in which the author exaggerates for comedic or dramatic effect
What is hyperbole?
Daniel's adoptive parents
Who are Kay and Peter?
The University Mr. Berge attended
What is Gonzaga?
The artist who sings "Love Yourself," which took the top spot on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2016
Who is Justin Bieber?
The number of official languages South Africa has
What is eleven?
The central, universal message of a text
What is theme?
Polly's first language
What is Fuzhounese?
The sport Ms. Fanger played in college
What is lacrosse?
This Pixar animated sequel was 2016's highest grossing film in the US
What is Finding Dory?
Trevor's two dogs
Who are Fufi and Panther?
A narrative perspective in which the reader sees from the the story through the eyes of one of its characters
What is first person?
Polly's given name (at birth)
What is Peilan Guo?
Three VCHS staff members who are also alumni
Who are Mrs. Gates, Mrs. Burgess, Ms. Wright, Ms. Gram, Ms. Groh, Mr. Efstathiou, and Mr. Haugen?
The winner of the 2016 World Series
Who are the Chicago Cubs?
Trevor's date to the matric dance who doesn't speak English
Who is Babiki?
An appeal to the author or speaker's credibility
What is ethos?
The name of Roland (and formerly Daniel's) band
What is Psychic Hearts?
The first year VCHS admitted male students
What is 1991?
The winner of the 2016 Super Bowl (Super Bowl 50)
Who are the Denver Broncos?