Quotes
This character said “…We just want you to do your best. And we know your best is much better than this...”
Who is Mrs. Sordino?
“Art follows lunch, like a dream follows a nightmare.” is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is simile?
What does Melinda do at the end of the summer makes everyone hate / shun Melinda?
What is call the police at Kyle Rogers' party?
An object that represents something other than its literal meaning.
What is a symbol?
This character said “I knew you were trouble the first time I saw you. I’ve taught here for twenty-four years, and I can tell what’s going on in a kid’s head just by looking in their eyes.”
Who is Mr. Neck?
. “The couch has two personalities…” is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is personification?
What group(s) in high school do/es Melinda identify with? a) The Suffering Artists and Thespiansb) None. She is an outsider. c) Mostly the Jocks.d) Both A and C
What is B-None. She is an outsider?
A verb, meaning to choose not to do or have something; to refrain deliberately from an action or participation
What is abstain?
These are the four major symbols in Speak.
What are trees, lips, closets, and mirrors.
This character said “What should we do? What do you want to join? Maybe we should tutor at an elementary school.”
Who is Heather?
“The room screams Heather.” is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is personification?
An adjective meaning pale or weak in appearance; lacking vitality or color
What is wan?
A verb, meaning to stir up or provoke strong feelings or actions, often leading to unlawful or violent behavior
What is incite?
This character said “Nothing. The clubs are stupid. Want some popcorn?”
Who is Melinda?
"I think of myself as the Emergency Warning System of the class" is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is simile?
What does Melinda think about David Patrakis?
She thinks he is nerdy but impressive.
An adjective, meaning not genuine; false or pretending to be something it is not
This character said “No imagination. What are you, thirteen? Fourteen? You’ve already let them beat your creativity out of you?”
Who is Mr. Freeman?
"The night is dangerous, parents are required - tall ghosts in khakis and down jackets floating behind the children" is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is metaphor?
An adjective, meaning essential or necessary to completeness; forming a vital part of something
What is integral?
An adjective, meaning offensive to moral principles or decency; indecent or disgusting