Characters
Melinda's English teacher who emphasizes symbolism
Who is Hairwoman?
In the beginning of the novel Melinda calls art class this
What is a "sanctuary"?
"Clink, Clink, Clink." is an example of this
What is onomatopoeia?
Melinda's family talks to each other through these
What are sticky notes?
Mr. Neck is so heated about the subject of immigration because
What is "his son can't get a job"
Melinda's brilliant lab partner who stands up to Mr. Neck
Who is David Petrakis?
The tone in the beginning of the novel
What is lonely or sarcastic?
"Woozy, wicked, worried, weepy, weird wombats" is an example of this poetry element
What is alliteration?
Melinda does this when her parents begin to argue about her grades
What is go to her room?
Why does Melinda faint during the frog dissection?
What is "it triggers a rape flashback"
Melinda's ex-friend who dates Andy Evans
Who is Rachel or Rachelle?
For Thanksgiving dinner Melinda's family eats this
What is pizza?
"The moon is asleep" is an example of this
What is personification?
Melinda's mother reacts to her suicide attempt by saying this
What is "I don't have time for this"?
At the end of the novel Melinda begins to tell this person what happened over the summer
Who is Mr. Freeman?
Talented art student that becomes friendly towards Melinda
Who is Ivy?
Heather's final rejection of Melinda is shown when she does this
What is sends her a Valentine, or returns the friendship necklace?
"I have been dropped like a hot Pop Tart on a cold kitchen floor." This is an example of what literary device?
What is a simile?
Melinda almost does this on Christmas day
What is talk to her parents about the party?
This is the only class in which Melinda consistently gets As
What art class?
Character that tells Melinda “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Who is Mr. Freeman?
In her English class, Melinda's teacher discusses symbolism in this novel
What is "The Scarlet Letter"?
"I rake the leaves out of my throat." is an example of what?
What is a metaphor?
This symbolizes Melinda's dysfunctional family life
What is the Thanksgiving turkey?
This person knocks on the janitor's closet door and saves Melinda from Andy
Who is Nicole?