Vocabulary/ Persepolis
Avant garde synonym
Innovative
Frame
The outline of the picture
Setting of story
Iran, 1980s
What is the setting?
Brooklyn, 1980s.
Prestigious means...
Important, Respected
Celestial body
Star
A panel is...
The picture inside the frame.
An overthrow of the Persian monarchy under the Shah in 1979. Iran then became Islamic fundamentalist.
Name a conflict Kimberly faces:
She lives in poverty; she has to learn to speak English; her mother cannot get a better job and does not learn a lot of English which does not help their situation.
An antonym for tentative is...
fixed, certain
Opposite of clandestine
known/ obvious
The foreground has objects....
near or in front.
A memoir is...
a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.
What is the effect of first person point of view?
It shows Kimberly's feelings and thoughts which allows the readers to connect with her on a deeper level.
To omit is to...
take/leave out.
A refuge is...
a shelter, protection, safe place
The space between the frames.
Name a conflict Marjane faces.
Her school wants her to follow Islamic principles and she does not agree.
She wants to protest but her parents won't let her because it is dangerous.
She sees people getting tortured and executed and she does not understand why.
What is Ma's role?
She supports Kimberly through everything.
A nonchalant person...
does not really care one way or another.
A priceless picture is one that
is too valuable to put a price on.
Captions tell the reader________________
what is happening and/or where the scene is taking place.
Name an example of modernity vs. fundamentalism:
Marjane and the other women are forced to wear the veil to comply with the new Islamic dress codes for women. They do not understand why they now have cover up.
Everyone who does not follow Islam is in danger of being executed or tortured.
What role does Matt play?
Matt is the love interest that forces Kimberly to make choices about her life.
To discern means to...
distinguish or perceive.