Supporting Characters
I was recently selected as editor of the new literary magazine, and I saved Piddy's skin by taking down her essay from the English Dept. bulletin board.
Rob
"'Respect for who? Somebody who steals my stuff and throws milk cartons at me? Right. Tell her I'm not coming.'"
Piedad Sanchez (Piddy)
When talking about plot structure, this refers to the peak moment of tension in regards to the story's major conflicts.
the climax
The name of Piddy & Lila's workplace, owned by Gloria.
Salón Corazón
The 5 W's
Who
What
When
Where
Why
I regularly skip school because I want to be a tough guy but secretly I'm a softie with a big heart; as proof, I take care of kittens in the basement of my apartment building.
Joey Halper
"'Be patient...Don't you remember what it was like to be young?'"
Lila
An inciting incident is what sets any plot in motion; otherwise, we have a flat line with no story. What is another word we use for incident when discussing literature?
conflict
The precious item stolen by Yaqui + her goons.
Piddy's elephant charm necklace.
These kinds of words are made up of two words that are combined to form a new one.
Compound Words
I've got a big personality and a big fat mouth to match it; I love any excuse to spill a little tea regarding other people's business.
Beba
"I didn't sacrifice to have you turn out like one of them."
Ma
"But it was too late. Rob has activated his personal force field against attack, and I can't get through."
What literary device is this an example of and why?
Metaphor--compares Rob's defense mechanisms with bullying to a sci-fi force field that repels attacks from opps.
Doesn't use 'like' or 'as', so it isn't a simile.
the name of Piddy's new school
Daniel Jones Highschool / DJ
WPM, pronunciation accuracy, proper pausing, and appropriate tone and emphasis are all criteria of what?
Reading Fluency
I've got nothing better to do than be Yaqui's messenger: I was the first one to tell Piddy she was in trouble, and I recently told her about Yaqui's invitation to fight at Bowne Park.
Vanesa
"'That's bull. I'm only five minutes late... I ain't coming here next week...'."
Yaqui
The opposite of literal language; it is not meant to be taken exactly as it is said, but instead thought of creatively.
Figurative Language
the name of the author of our book.
Meg Medina!
These groups of letters come at the end of a base word to alter or specify its meaning.
i.e. dangerous, friendship, writer
suffixes
As the school's dean, I think I want to help kids, but they don't seem to trust me with their problems, especially this new girl Piddy Sanchez.
Mr. Flatwell
"'Look, Piddy, don't worry. It's going to be okay...Take it from me. You can't do anything about moving...so try to make the best of it.'"
Mitzi
"All I can think about is Yaqui Delgado's eyes, about what kind of cloak she wears, what kind of dagger she'll run through me."
What is this reference to Julius Caesar called? It's an example of a literary device that makes brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea that has cultural significance.
An allusion.
Alludes to Julius Caesar, the play and/or historical figure.
the instrument that Ma has held onto even though it reminds her of Piddy's father
the piano
Name any four of the six signs for annotating fiction.
Contrasts & Contradictions
Words from the Wiser
Tough Questions
Memory Moments
Again & Again
A-ha! Moments