Characterization
Short Answer 1
Short Answer 2
Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
100
Darrell (3 characteristics)
Scrawny, self-concious, victim, wrestler, kind, Philadelphia native.
100
Describe Darrell while he resides in Philadelphia.
Comfortable, has friends, likes cheesesteaks and Allen Iverson.
100
How does Darrell break Tyray’s power over him?
Darrell confronts Tyray in the cafeteria once he sees Mrs. Bea cleaning up his lunch. Darrell uses what he learned in wrestling to topple Tyray and breaks his wrist in front of the whole school.
100
1. Abandoned and 2. distracting
1. Given up; deserted; left alone. 2. Drawing away a persons attention
100
Intense and scrawny
1. Marked by great feeling or emotion 2. thin; weak; bony
200
Tyray (3 characteristics)
Tall, strong, bully, power-hungry, likes Amberlynn.
200
In what ways is Darrell suffering as a result of Tyray’s bullying (physical, emotional, and academic)?
Physical: not eating, having trouble sleeping. Emotional: Nightmares, self-concious, depressed. Academic: B's went to C's.
200
How has Darrell changed both inside and outside since the beginning of the story? Use examples from the story to support your answer.
In the beginning Darrell is weak, scrawny, without friends, and self-concious. At the end he is stronger, more confident, and has friends.
200
Pleaded and Massive
1. begged 2. Large-scale, extensive
200
Humiliating and strategy.
1. Embarrassing; shaming; dishonoring 2. A plan of action to follow or accomplish a goal
300
Travis (3 characteristics)
Big brother, bully, sneaky, mean.
300
Why does Amberlynn act differently toward Darrell in private from the way she does in public? Give examples from the story to support your answer.
She is embarrassed and doesn't want to be made fun of by other kids. She is friendly to him when she sees him outside and says she is his friend, but when confronted in the classroom she says she does not like him.
300
Tell what foreshadowing is. Give one example of foreshadowing from the story.
Foreshadowing is hinting at what will happen in the future. One example is the flyer for joining the wrestling team that Darrell continually reads. It says wrestling helps to improve strength and gain confidence. The reader can infer Darrell will join the team in order to achieve these goals.
300
Dreary and frail
1. Gloomy; depressing. 2. Weak
300
Sullen and frantic
1. Not talkative due to sadness or a bad mood. 2. wild with emotion
400
Uncle Jason (3 characteristics)
Supports bullying, capable of change, supports family, criticizes Darrell.
400
Why does Darrell join the wrestling team?
Darrell joins the wrestling team to build character, gain strength, and improve his confidence.
400
What lesson does Darrell learn from his wrestling match? How can he use this lesson to face his problems?
Darrell learns that he should never give up and always use his head. He can use this in his everyday life because he should not give up when presented with a problem and he should use his head to handle these problems.
400
Rage and bickering
1. extreme anger; fury 2. fighting or arguing over important things.
400
Diminished and sincere
1. Decreased; made smaller 2. Honest; truthful
500
Brian (3 characteristics)
Divorced parents, alone in the woods, grows as a person, becomes self-reliant.
500
How does Darrell’s relationship with Uncle Jason change? Why does it change?
In the beginning Darrel does not like Uncle Jason because he makes him feel inferior and inadequate, always pointing out his small size. After Darrell stands up for Nate, their relationship improves because Darrell feels that his uncle acknowledges he is a man and respects him for standing up for what he believes in.
500
Why does Darrell read the book Hatchet? How does the book affect the decisions he makes?
Darrell reads the book Hatchet because Mr. Mitchell gives it to him. Darrell is similar to Brian because they both are experiencing a difficult time in their lives. Rather than give up they both confront their problems and realize that they can do something to improve their lives. They become self-reliant and empowered.
500
Unison and cowered
1. All together 2. Crouched or huddled in fear
500
Lush and defiantly
1. Filled with green plants and grasses 2. With a rebellious attitude
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