Symbolism
What is the symbolism for "Toy Dinosaur"?
The symbolism for "Toy Dinosaur" is when Kenny and LJ were playing with dinosaurs and LJ stole almost all the dinosaurs from Kenny.
What is the symbolism of "Leather gloves"?
Symbolizes the privilege of Kenny and his siblings. Example is when Kenny gives Rufus one of his gloves because he was cold
Who was the author?
Christopher Paul Curtis
What is the genre of the book?
Realistic Fiction
What is the symbolism of "Wool Pooh"?
Wool Pooh symbolizes death and in reality is a current that could really drown someone
What is the symbolism of "Porta Pottys"?
Symbolizes how the Watsons are't used to being in bad conditioned porta potty
What is the authors 4 rules?
1. write everyday-the more you do it the better you get
2. have fun
3. learn to be patient with yourself and express yourself
4. avoid all rules; meaning develop your own style
The mother and daughter in the Ballad of Birmingham Symbolizes...
all people who lost their lives in events that were caused by minor things like your race, or religion.
What is the symbolism of "Angel Statue"?
The "Angel Statue" symbolizes segregation. Segregation was a huge problem because of the fact that Joetta even said and realized that the statue wasn't her color.
What is the symbolism for "Brown Bomber"?
Symbolizes how Mr.Watson cares for the family by buying the nice car for the family
Name 2 facts about what happens after highschool.
1. He dropped out
2. Went to factory to work
3. School at night, work in the day
4. wrote during breaks which started his writing career
What is the shift through the poem in each stanza?
Stanza 1- Daughter
Stanza 2- Mother
Stanza 3- Daughter
Stanza 4-Mother
Stanzas 5-8- 3rd person narrator
What is the symbolism of "Angel Ghost"?
When Kenny is about to die, and he sees Joetta as an angel, this symbolizes how Joetta almost died.
What is the symbolism for the "Ultra Glide"?
Symbolizes how Mr. Watson wants a good and interesting car ride for the family
True or False: Elijah of Buxton- He wrote last chapter first but didn't end up working as he read about the characters
True
What is the symbolism of "Kenny's lazy eye"?
Symbolizes how he is self conscience and gets bullied
What is the symbolism for "Angels and Magical"
Angels and magical powers symbolize the idea that love and emotional support can sustain people in ways that feel magical.
True or False: The Watsons Go to Birmingham and win the Newbery Honor Award
True
What is Mrs. Langton's favorite drink?
Arizona Iced Green Tea!