Literary Devices
Conflict Types
Characterization
Junior's Friends
Student Questions
100
The novel taking place on the Spokane Reservation is an example of this facet of literature.
Setting
100
Junior punches Roger
External Conflict
Person versus Person
100
This type of characterization is represented here:
"So I draw because I want to talk to the world. And I want the world to pay attention to me. I feel important with a pen in my hand. I feel like I might grow up to be somebody important. An artist. Maybe a famous artist. Maybe a rich artist. "
Indirect Characterization
100
Junior's four-legged best friend.
Oscar
100
What does Junior go as for Halloween?
A homeless man
200
The image is an example of this device.
Juxtaposition
200
Conflict represented in Junior's name debate. Is he Junior or Arnold?
Person versus Self (Junior / Arnold)
Person versus Person (Argument in class)
Person versus Society (Expectation of a specific name)
200
On page 68, Junior realizes that his "self-worth, [his] sense of safety" was based on this character's fists.
Rowdy
200
Junior's studious friend at Reardan that backs him up after Mr. Dodge implies that Junior is unintelligent.
Gordy
200
What is Penelope's dream?
To travel the world
300
"Spinal fluid in the brain is car grease in the engine."
This metaphor points to which of Junior's medical conditions?*
*Scientific name required
Hydrocephalus
300
Double Jeopardy
In the chapter "Why Chicken Means so Much to Me," Junior says, "So hunger is not the worst thing about being poor" (Alexie 8). What does Junior say is the worst thing about being poor?
300
What is Mary's secret that Mr. P reveals to Junior?
She wanted to write romance novels
300
What does Junior gain from dating Penelope?
Popularity
300
What state does Mary Runs Away move to?
Montana
400
This literary device is represented here:
"So I draw because I feel like it might be my only real chance to escape the reservation.
I think the world is a series of broken dams and floods, and my cartoons are tiny little lifeboats."
Metaphor
400
Junior notes a major conflict in the story:
"Poverty doesn’t give you strength or teach you lessons about perseverance. No, poverty only teaches you how to be poor."
External Conflict
Person versus Society
400
People charcaterize Junior by calling him this fruit.
An apple
400
Junior says, "I am a little worried that Rowdy will start to hang around with older guys and leave me behind. I'm also worried that he'll start to pick on me" (Alexie 28).
This is an example of what narrative aspect?
Foreshadowing
400
What is Penelope's father's name?
Earl
500
Rowdy and Junior are an example of this special character type.
FOIL Characters
500
Junior being born with hydrocephalus and extra teeth can be considered these TWO conflicts.
*You need one to get the points
Person versus Nature
Person versus Self
500
Double Jeopardy
When does Junior's grandmother wear her red bandanna?
500
This act helps foster true friendship between Junior and Roger.
Roger gives him $40 to pay for food and drives Junior home.
500
Why is the novel called The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?
Junior feels like he is caught between his culture and his new white school.