Looking Forward, Looking Back?
Is it a FLASHBACK?
When Sally got to school, she realized she forgot her homework.
NOT a flashback
Name the two types of characterization.
DIRECT & INDIRECT
Name the TYPE of figurative language used:
It must have looked like we were doing some kind of square dance with me moving around like one foot was nailed to the porch.
SIMILE
Name one of the people Byron is compared to when he colors and straightens his hair.
Bozo the Clown
King of Siam
Does Kenny wish to emulate his brother Byron? Explain why or why not.
Teacher will verify your answer!
The purpose of this literary device is to clue the reader in on some important background information.
Name the acronym that describes the 5 ways an author uses INDIRECT characterization.
STEAL
What TYPE of figurative language is used:
He kept going around me...with me being the sun and Byron being the orbiting Earth.
METAPHOR
Name three common sources of LITERARY ALLUSIONS
Greek/Roman Myths
The Bible
Shakespeare
Describe a character from the book who acts in a hostile manner. Explain why they behave this way.
Teacher will verify your answer!
-Pg. 78: "Man I can't believe it! We just had a chance to get a bagful of free food and all we took was some stupid milk, a loaf of bread and a can of tomato sauce!"
-Pg. 79: His mood was so much better that he even took the bag of groceries from me.
What do these examples FORESHADOW that Byron might do later in the chapter?
Return to the grocery store and buy cookies, junk food or other items.
Byron is physically ill after killing a pigeon with a cookie, and reacts harshly to Kenny. This shows that Byron has a sensitive side and feels guilty for his actions. What type of characterization is used here?
INDIRECT
He looked around to make sure the coast was clear.
IDIOM
Is this an example of a literary allusion?
"I wanted Mexican-style hair. I don't see nothing wrong with it."
NO
Which of the following are PROPER NOUNS?
Byron
Kenny
The Brown Bomber
Daddy Cool
ALL of them!
The purpose of this literary device is to hint or warn of a plot event in the future.
FORESHADOWING
Which character trait(s) best describe Momma when she starts talking "Southern-style"?
...If I did go get the matches I knew Byron would kill me as soon as he got back from the hospital.
HYPERBOLE
Name three (3) sources of LITERARY ALLUSION that have been referenced so far in the book.
Narcissus, The Bible/Jesus, Bozo the Clown, King of Siam, Straighten Up and Fly Right (song), Day is Done (Taps/Song), Civil Rights Movement Events, etc.
What is a DIALECT?
A manner of speaking that is reflected by a certain region or cultural group
Is the following excerpt FORESHADOWING?
Pg. 92: We all heard the squeal of the car's brakes outside. Joey and I ran over to the bedroom window that looked out to the street. The Brown Bomber had just parked in front of the house. Joey started blubbering. Byron's legs dangled faster and faster.
YES - it FORESHADOWS that Byron is going to be in BIG trouble!
Characterization is the manner in which the author reveals the traits.
...as soon as he saw us he turned around and tried to walk back out. Both me and Momma smelled a rat.
IDIOM
What is the purpose of ALLUSIONS in literature?
To connect the reader to something they already know about.
What is the definition of the HISTORICAL FICTION genre?
-Characters and day-to-day events/problems are FICTION
-Setting & Historical Context are REAL!