Characters
Who are the main characters throughout the entirety of the novel?
Arthur and Mr. Hampton
What was the setting in this book?
Washington DC, 1963
a comparison using like or as
simile
Please remember to finish your homework.
Noun
What are two types of action verbs? Give examples.
Actions we can see: jumping, talking, walking
Actions we cannot see: imagining, hoping, dreaming
Who was Arthur's sister?
Barbara
What is the theme of this story?
Redemption
When a set of words uses the same letter repeatedly
alliteration
Samantha lowered her head and jumped across the stream.
verb
What is the purpose of a linking verb? Do they express action?
Linking verbs do not express action, they connect the subject of the verb to additional information about the subject.
How did Arthur meet Squeak?
He was saving squeak from the jocks. Removing him from the garbage can.
How does Arthur show he is a dynamic character?
Ans will vary. Arthur goes from a very rash, violent, character (throwing bricks) to a helpful, responsible young man (finishing the masterpiece for Mr. Hampton).
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human
Personification
Brandon finished his race very quickly at last night's meet.
adverb
What is a helping verb?
Helping verbs help the main verb to describe an action
How did Groovy Jim help save the garage?
Groovy Jim paid out the last few months when Arthur did not have the money.
What was the main conflict in this book? How is it resolved?
Conflict: Arthur throws a brick at James Hampton and ends up in Juvie.
Resolution: Arthur has to work for James Hampton and learns valuable information to end his sentence
An exaggeration
Hyperbole
Rachel can speak Spanish very well because she lived in Spain for a year.
Adjective
What is the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?
Transitive: contains a direct object and answers the question "what?" or "whom?"
Intransitive: does not contain a direct object
Who was Arthur's mom's boyfriend? What was his job? What did they do for Arthur's birthday?
Roger, a carpenter. They went to a major league baseball game.
words that mimic real life sounds.
Onomatopoeia
Would you like a burger and fries or chicken tenders?
Conjunction
What is the past tense of "go"?
went