Vocabulary
Organic material such as leaves, food, and paper littered on the ground will eventually decompose and seep into the ground.
break down and blend in
This is the driving conflict in "7th Grade" by Gary Soto.
character vs. self ( trying to overcome his fear of asking Teresa out)
This is a possible theme in "Thank You, Ma'am" by L. Hughes.
Do not judge a book by its cover. ( Most people would've judged Roger negatively but in reality he was a victim of neglect.)
This is an undiscussed symbol in "The Ravine" by G. Salisbury. Hint: Think of the dangerous wilderness itself and what it could symbolize.
The physical wilderness and pending dangers of the ravine such as high ledges and steep cliffs mirror or symbolize Vinny's tormented soul before he finally reaches the highest ledge ( overcome his weakenesses and fears) where he finds peace and beauty ( self-acceptance).
Anne compares herself, "like a bird in a cage..hurling itself against its bars"
This is a simile.
This midterm review should give you a foretaste of your actual midterm exam.
a taste or idea of the upcoming event
This is the theme of "7th Grade" by Gary Soto.
to be yourself and believe in yourself
These are the themes in "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara.
Accepting and appreciating others that have stood by you
Giving back after you have received
No success is achieved alone
This is what Mrs. Washington Bates Jones wanted to do when she left Roger alone next to her purse (with the door open).
She wanted to show him that he could trust himself (esp. now that she has been so unbelievably kind to him)
" A large purse that had everything in it except hammer and nails."
Hyperbole or Exaggeration
If you ever get bitten by a vicious dog, you need to get a rabies shot.
violent
This is the climax in "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes.
When Mrs. Washington Jones says, "You could've just asked me." ( for the money for the blue suede shoes)
This is the driving conflict in "The Scholarship Jacket".
When Martha overhears the conversation between her two teachers about the possibility of NOT receiving the Scholarship Jacket.
This is the irony in "Thank You, Ma'am" by L. Hughes.
That we teach others the biggest and most durable lessons when we treat them the opposite of what's expected--Mrs. Bates Jones takes him in, washes him, feeds him and even gives him all the money she had to buy his shoes at the moment where most would've called the police and have him arrested.
"The shock that rooted me right against the wall as if I were trying to blend in with the graffiti". This is an example of...
simile
Teacher seek to recompense their students for their hard work with candy and other goodies.
pay or reward someone for their loss, effort or harm
In "The Ravine" by Graham Salisbury, these are symbols.
The mud drawings on their bodies before jumping such as the cross, for example, symbolize their fear and ways to overcome it like showing bravado or using it as a prayer.
This is how we characterize Mrs. Washington Bates Jones in "Thank You, Ma'am".
wise, empathic, self-sacrificing
This is an example of foreshadowing in "Thank You, Ma'am" by L. Hughes.
"When I am done with you, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones." ( he certainly did at the end)
"green bean" and "bean pole" in "The Scholarship Jacket" by M.Salinas. These are examples of
metaphor
The unfairly treated student looked sullen.
silent and resentful
This is the climax of "The Ravine" by G. Salisbury.
When Vinny finished the climb to the highest ledge and decides not to jump. He realizes he is more powerful than he ever thought, reclaims himself and no longer has to depend on others' approval to feel at peace.
This is how we characterize Anne Frank in "The Diary of Anne Frank" by F. Goodrich and A. Hackett.
She is perceptive ( sees through others), intelligent,( uses the diary to survive her confinement and constant fear) optimistic, ( since she knows hope for normalcy will keep them going.)
This is the most important symbol in The Diary of Anne Frank.
Anne's diary symbolizes a sense of mental and emotional freedom ( that she lacked), a best friendship ( she shared all of her innermost thoughts and feelings there), and her legacy to the world--a most important historical account and a most personal peek at one of the most horrific times in human history.
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Anne states that "paper is more patient than people". This is an example of
personification