Literary Devices
The most exciting part of the story; when we learn the outcome.
What is climax?
A person or group of people acting against the protagonist.
What is antagonist?
Strategy used to appropriately answer short answer questions.
What is RACE Strategy?
The protagonist in the move/story.
Who is Starr Carter?
An over exaggeration statement.
What is a hyperbole?
Theory on how an individual may face multiple types of overlapping discrimination depending on their race, gender, age, ethnicity, physical ability, class or any other characteristic that might place them in a minority class.
What is Intersectionality?
To stereotype someone based on the color of their skin.
The cop that shot Khalil.
Who is 115?
The practice of changing one's language, dialect, or speaking style to better fit one's environment.
What is code-switching?
Regular items, settings, events in a story that represent a bigger idea.
What is symbolism?
the beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced
What is exposition?
An overgeneralization of characteristics, differences and attributes of a certain group based on their gender.
What is gender stereotyping?
They said, "I don't see color." (how is this problematic?)
Who is Chris?
Took place on May 31-June 1 1921, when mobs of white residents attached and brutally killed Black residents and destroyed homes and business of the Greenwood District in Oklahoma.
What is Tulsa Massacre?
The leading main character in the story.
What is protagonist?
The ending of the story.
What is resolution?
A battle/struggle within a persons beliefs, personality, looks, qualities, and expressions that make a person who they are.
What is identity conflict?
1. Put your hands on the dashboard where they can see them.
2. Follow the exact directions
3. Be polite and respectful.
4. Stay calm and in control.
What is the "police talk?"
It can interfere with someone's identity and in being true to yourself.
What is the harms of code switching?
The main idea or underlying piece of literature.
Guessing what the author is trying to say or what they mean.
What is inferencing?
He sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and all victims of injustice through peaceful protest.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
We want an immediate end to police brutality and the murder of black people. We believe we can end police brutality in our Black community by organizing Black self-defense groups that are dedicated to defending our Black community from racist police oppression and brutality. (Hint: Maverick would have his kids cite this)
What is the Black Panther 10 Point Program?