A&D
How did Ari and Dante meet?
Dante taught Ari how to swim in the local community pool.
What is dynamic characterization?
A literary technique where a character experiences significant change or development throughout a story.
Combine these two sentences together.
It was raining outside. I decided to stay home.
It was raining outside, so I decided to stay home.
What place does Ari feel the most free and space?
The desert.
How many years has Ms. Mendez been teaching?
4
What does Ari's mom do for a living?
A teacher
What is the vocabulary term that describes the following?
The idea that everyone within a certain group shares the same characteristics which can be harmful and biased to that particular group.
Stereotype
Is the following a compound sentence? Explain.
I hate sweating so I didn't join any sports this year.
No, missing a comma.
What symbol helps Ari realize that he has the freedom to choose his destiny?
Birds
What year was Ms. Mendez born?
1999
What is the name of the co-worker Dante kissed?
Daniel
What is tone shift?
A change in the narrator's attitude or mood, which is reflected in the atmosphere or emotional quality of the text.
Combine these two sentences together.
I want to go to homecoming. I want to stay home and play video games.
I want to go to homecoming, but I want to stay home and play video games.
Which symbol is used to demonstrate Ari's insecurities about his relationships?
Dreams
Is Ms. Mendez the oldest, youngest, or the middle child?
Middle!
What gift does Dante give to Ari for his new truck?
Mini tennis shoes
What is the vocabulary word that described the following?
A narrative approach where the deeper meaning is implied beneath the surface, rather than outwardly stated in an obvious way.
Iceberg Theory
Is the following a compound sentence? Explain.
I like vanilla ice cream, and chocolate ice cream.
No, it does not have two complete sentences.
Which symbol was used to show Dante's internal conflict about being Mexican?
Dante's shoes
What astrology sign is Ms. Mendez?
Leo
What is Dante's father full name (first & last)?
Sam Quintana
Which vocabulary term describes the following?
A storytelling method involving letters, diary entries, or other forms of written communication.
Epistolary
What are the three requirements to make a compound sentence?
- comma
- conjunction
- two complete clauses/sentences
What symbol represent Ari's freedom and coming of age?
Ari's truck
What is Ms. Mendez's favorite color?
Yellow!