Vocabulary
If someone has a positive attitude, they would be considered a:
a. Pessimist
b. Optimist
c. Delirious
d. None of the above
B. Optimist
"It is raining cats and dogs outside" is an example of:
a. idiom
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. alliteration
A. IDIOM
What does Ally's mom do for a living?
She is a waitress
What are the signs Ally shows for Dyslexia? Think of two answers
2.Words moving on the page
3.Diffculty reading/ doesn't enjoy reading
4.Words flip flop on the page
The cake was so ________. It definitely needed more sugar!
a. Lethal
b. Adhere
c. Bland
d. Scrumptious
C. Bland
Give one example of a simile.
ANSWERS WILL VARY, BUT MUST COMPARE TWO UNLIKE THINGS USING LIKE OR AS
Who is Ally's brother that wants to own his own garage one day?
Travis
True or False:
Ally's father passed away
False:
Ally's father is deployed overseas in the military.
People's rights are the founding __________ of this country.
Which vocabulary word fits best in the sentence?
a. Principal
b. Adheres
c. Guides
d. Principles
D. PRINCIPLES
Layla is an open book.
True or false: This is a metaphor
TRUE
When a character's personality changes over time, this is called:
a. flat character
b. dynamic character
c. stock character
d. none of the above
B. Dynamic
What was Shay's motive for nominating Ally for class president?
1.She wanted to embarrass Ally
2.She knew she could beat Ally
3.She knows Ally struggles with writing and talking and saw it as an advantage
4.She's popular
What does the word hypothesize mean?
To make a guess
Which of these is NOT a hyperbole?
a.This is the worst day of my life
b.The new laptop cost a gillion dollars
c. The dogs days are over.
d. His blood was boiling
C. The dog days are over.
Name 2 major characters and 2 minor characters
Major: Ally, Mr. Daniels', Keisha, Shay, Albert, Keisha
Minor: Max, Suki, Ally's mom, Travis, Mrs. Hall
What game does Mr. Daniels play to help Ally with her thinking skills?
Chess
Use the term LETHAL in a sentence.
Answers will vary.
Symbolism are people, objects, or animals that hold meaning. In A Fish In a Tree, there is lots of symbolism. Pick two of the choices down below and tell me what they symbolize.
Chess, friendship bracelets, Ally's sketchbook, butterflies
Answers will vary
After the election, Ally witnesses Shay being scolded by her mother. How does this moment mold Shay to be the person she is/ ho she behaves?
Shay is a bully because she in a way is bullied by her mom. She seemed mean and controlling to her daughter and rather than comfort her she reprimands her for losing.
How does Albert change as we get closer to the end of the story?
He stands up to his bullies when they try to attack Ally and Keisha. He finally fights back.