Vocabulary
Your __________________ is the way you look.
appearance
What does it mean to quit "cold turkey"?
To stop immediately or suddenly. To stop right away.
The _____________ is the person/voice who tells the story.
(author- writer -first person -narrator)
The narrator is the person/voice who tells the story.
Why is Dave's nickname "Heartbeat"?
He is so skinny that you can see the pulse on his bare chest.
Why does Craig decide to do steroids at first?
Craig starts to use steroids after he was on vacation and feeling overweight.
An object's _______________ tells you how heavy it is.
weight
What is an inference?
An inference is your thinking or opinion with evidence to support it.
What type of narrator tells the story using I, me, and my.
first-person
What did Dave do to try to gain weight?
Dave Hit the gym and ate egg whites, boiled yams, and tubs of cottage cheese to gain weight.
What is muscle dysmorphia?
Muscle dysmorphia is when you think you look weak and thin, even if you are strong.
Use the word "assume" in a sentence that shows what it means and how to use it correctly.
A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of every character is called a....
third-person omniscient narrator/perspective
Why did Sarah think Dave looked bigger?
Sarah thought Dave looked bigger because he was wearing two extra shirts.
According to the story, which fact about steroids is false? a) A person can easily get addicted to them. b) Steroids can cause acne, baldness, mood swings, aggression, heart attack, and tumors. c) Only athletes and body builders use steroids. d) Steroids can cause a person to lose the affection of their friends and family.
c) Only athletes and body builders use steroids.
What is an UNreliable narrator?
A narrator that the reader should not/ or cannot trust completely.
A ___________ point of view tells about ONE person's experience using pronouns like he, she, her or him.
Third person limited
Why did Dave stop wearing so many clothes?
a) Because they were too hot and uncomfortable.
b) Because he realized it was silly to be something he was not.
c) Because Sarah liked him just the way he was.
d) Because his Dad wouldn't buy him new clothes.
Dave stopped wearing so many clothes because he realized it was silly to be something he was not.
(b)
Why does Craig stop using steroids?
Craig stops using steroids because his wife wanted a divorce and said he couldn't see his daughter anymore.
What does the word OMNISCIENT mean?
All knowing
What is point of view/perspective of a story?
a) your opinion about a topic.
b) the way you see the world.
c) how a story is narrated. Includes the feelings and opinions of the narrator.
d) your feelings about the story.
c) how a story is narrated. Includes the feelings and opinions of the narrator.
What is the theme of the story?
a) People judge others based on their appearance, not for who they are on the inside.
b) How you feel about yourself is more important than what other people think and say about you.
c) If you want to gain muscle, you should work out and drink protein shakes.
d) Wearing extra clothing is a bad way to look stronger.
b) How you feel about yourself is more important than what other people think and say about you.
What is the theme of the story? a) Our appearance does not always reflect our true selves. b) Steroids use is dangerous and should be avoided. c) Most people's opinions of themselves depend a great deal on what others think about them. d) People should have more confidence in themselves.
a) Our appearance does not always reflect our true selves.