CHARACTERS
LITERARY TERMS
SYMBOLS
MERRYWEATHER HIGH
Misc.
100

Melinda’s ex best friend, now friends with the foreign exchange students

Who is Rachel/Rachelle?

100
“Her voice sounds like a cold engine that won’t turn over.”
What is a simile?
100
It shows her growth and development.
What is a TREE?
100
Explain why Melinda’s favorite class in school is art.
What are: *It allows her to “breath” *She is not being picked on *Mr. Freeman and her have a good relationship (other answers are acceptable)
100

What is Melinda's art project for the rest of the school year? 

A tree
200

DAILY DOUBLE!! Melinda’s lab partner who stands up to Mr. Neck

Who is David Petrakis?

200
Hairwoman told us that in English, “Everything stands for something.” In Speak trees, mirrors, and mouth are all
What are symbols?
200
Illustrates Melinda's low self-esteem, her inability to look at herself.
What are mirrors?
200

Name one of the 3 mascots at Merryweather High School

Who are the: Trojans Blue Devils Tigers Wombats Hornets

200

What happened when Melinda and Rachel were in the bathroom together? 

Melinda tried to talk to her and she ignored her, Rachel smokes a fake cigarette, Rachel leaves the bathroom with her new friends. 

300
Inappropriate history teacher who tries to force Melinda to speak in front of the entire class
Who is Mr. Neck?
300
The central idea of the story or the meaning as to why the novel was written.
What is theme?
300

This part of Melinda's body represents her inability to speak. Often cracked and bleeding. 

What are, "Melinda's lips"

300

Name ONE of the first 10 lies they tell you in high school. 

1. We are here to help you.
2. You will have time to get to your class before the bell rings.
3. The dress code will be enforced.
4. No smoking is allowed on school grounds.
5. Our football team will win the championship this year.
6. We expect more of you here.
7. Guidance counselors are always available to listen.
8. Your schedule was created with you in mind.
9. Your locker combination is private.
10. These will be the years you look back on fondly.

300

DAILY DOUBLE!! Describe Melinda's place of refuge. 

Janitor's closet-dusty, cracked mirror, rusted traps, abandoned

400

The protagonist of the novel. 

Who is Melinda?

400
“I am a deer frozen in the headlights of a tractor trailer” is an example of this literary device….
What is metaphor?
400

Reflects her self-hatred and a feeling of being trapped. She covers this in her hideout. 

What are "mirrors"

400

How does Melinda describe David Petrakis? 

Belongs to the Cyber- genius clan. He has the potential to be cute when the braces come off. He is so brilliant he makes the teachers nervous. You'd think a kid like that would get beat up a lot, but the bad guys leave him alone.

400

How do Melinda and her parents communicate with one another? 

They write post-it notes. 

500

Melinda's first "friend" of high school. 

Who is Heather?

500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!! “Words Climb up my throat.” is an example of this literary device….
What is personification?
500

Melinda is constantly aware of her (WHAT?), feeling they are ugly and damaged, reflecting her internal pain and inability to communicate about the assault.

What are: lips

500

Why does Melinda say it is easy to ignore her Spanish teacher? 

What is, "She only speaks in Spanish and communicates using exaggerated gestures and playacting."

500

Which author wrote Speak? 

Laurie Halse Anderson

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