Vocab
What is setting?
What is...the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
What is Foreshadowing?
What is...an indication of something that will happen in the future, often used as a literary device to hint at or allude to future plot developments
Who is the main boy character whose story is set in 1985 Sudan?
What is... Salva
Who did Kendrick Lamar beef with earlier this year?
What is...Drake👎🏽
Where is Teacher Kalea from?
What is symbolism ?
what is...the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities/ representation.
What is Imagery?
What is...the use of vivid and descriptive language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in a way that appeals to the reader's physical senses
What major event causes Salva to flee his school and village at the beginning of the story?
What is... the outbreak of war/a rebel attack?
What city is Beyonce from?
What is...Houston
What sorority is Teacher Kalea apart of?
What is... Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
What is annotation?
What is...a short explanation or note added to a text or image, or the act of adding short explanations or notes
What is Third Person Point of view?
What is...a narrative perspective where the narrator is not a character within the story and refers to characters using pronouns like "he," "she," or "they," or by their names.
What internal struggle does Salva face throughout his journey across the desert and refugee camps?
What is... staying hopeful and finding the strength to survive without his family?
What actor has 12 different kids and is famous for being on Wild 'N Out?
What is...Nick Cannon
What is Teacher Kaleas favorite pastime
What is...Thrifting or traveling
List and define all 5 parts of plot
What is...
Exposition: This is the beginning of the story where the characters, setting, and initial situation are introduced.
Conflict: The primary problem of a story
Rising Action: This section builds tension and introduces conflict. It's a series of events where the main character(s) face challenges and try to overcome obstacles, leading up to the climax.
Climax: This is the turning point of the story, the moment of highest tension or conflict. It's where the main character confronts the central problem or conflict, and the outcome is decided.
Falling Action: Following the climax, this section shows the consequences of the climax and how the characters deal with the aftermath. It's a period of relative calm after the storm.
Resolution: This is the end of the story, where conflicts are resolved, and loose ends are tied up.It provides closure for the characters and the audience.
What is Theme?
What is...The underlying message or central idea that a story conveys.
What does water symbolize in both Salva and Nya’s stories?
What is... survival, hope, and the power to change lives?
What rappers real name is Nayvadius Demun Wilburn?
What is...Future
How many brothers does Teacher Kalea have?
List and define all different types of characters
What is...
Protagonist- The main character or hero of the story.
Antagonist- The person or force that opposes the protagonist.
Dynamic- A character who changes or grows throughout the story.
Flat- A simple character with only one main trait.
Static- A character who stays the same from beginning to end.
What is personification? Also give me a phrase that uses personification.
What is...a literary device where non-human things, like objects, animals, or ideas, are described as having human qualities or characteristics.
How do the stories of Salva and Nya, though set in different times, connect by the end of the book?
What is.... Salva builds a well in Nya’s village, showing how his past struggles lead to helping others in the future?
What is the top watch animated show in 2024 for children?
What is...Bluey
Who is Teacher Kaleas favorite student?
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