Main message or idea that the author is sending to his or her audience.
100
The rapist
Andy Evans
100
What happened to Melinda at the party over the summer?
She was raped
100
Define symbolism
a word or object that represents another idea
100
What is allusion?
figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, literary work, myths, or works of art, either directly or by implication
200
List 3 themes from SPEAK
EX: Alienation/Isolation, Depression, Search for Identity, Silence, Search for Confidence, Secrets, Communication, Family Life, Strength of Character, Friendship
200
Melinda's "friend" who ditches her halfway through the school year to join the Marthas
Heather
200
Where does Melinda visit but leave because she's a "sick you cannot see?"
The Hospital
200
What symbol is used to represent Melinda's growth throughout her 9th grade year?
A tree
200
What famous poet does Melinda have hanging in her janitor's closet?
Maya Angelou
300
What are the 4 steps to finding a theme?
1. How do the main characters change?
2. How is the conflict resolved?
3. What does the title suggest?
4. What does the story reveal about life or people?
300
Melinda's ex-best friend who dates Andy for a while
Rachel
300
Where does Melinda buy her clothes and get depressed about her body?
Efferts (her mom's store)
300
What animal does Melinda use to symbolize her fear of Andy?
A rabbit
300
What famous historical group does Melinda compare herself to in Mr. Neck's class?
The Suffragettes
400
Support the theme of "silence" using one example from the book.
EX:
- Melinda tapes barbie's mouth shut
- Melinda fights for her right to stay silent in SS class
- Melinda doesn't say much during the book
- Melinda uses post-its to communicate with family
- When Melinda finally tells someone she was raped she writes it, she does not speak it
400
The first of Melinda's old friends to reconnect with her in art class
Ivy
400
When Mr. Neck tells Melinda she must present her project to the class, Melinda fights for her right to stay silent. How does she fight for her right to stay silent?
She prints out copies of her paper to the class and writes her presentation on poster paper. Instead of speaking she rips off each poster and has the class read what she would have said.
400
What is symbolic about Mr. Freeman's name?
-He is the only teacher Melinda feels free to communicate with
-He teaches the only class Melinda can express herself in
-He fights for his freedom and openly rebels against the school board
400
What book does Melinda allude to when she talks about a cake with "eat me" written on it and her shrinking house?
Alice in Wonderland
500
Support the theme of "the search for identity" using one example from the book.
EX:
-School constantly changes mascots
-Heather tries to get Melinda to join different clubs
-Heather joins the Marthas
-Rachel joins the international clique
-Melinda visits the hospital b/c she's "sick", but doesn't identify w/the patients
500
Melinda's favorite teacher and what class does he/she teach?
Mr. Freeman - Art
500
Who was the first person Melinda told about the rape? What was that person’s reaction?
Rachel - She said Melinda was jealous and called Melinda a liar.
500
Melinda says she should wear an “S.” Why does she say the “S” stands for silent, stupid, scared, and shame?
Those are all of the ways she feels. Also, these feelings (felt after her rape) have lead to her being outcast by society.
500
What novel does Melinda allude to when she says she should wear an "S" on her chest?
The Scarlet Letter
(Extra 100 points if you can name the author of "The Scarlet Letter")