Character Insights
What word best describes Raul’s attitude toward his artwork?
Proud
What central theme is explored through the perspectives of multiple characters?
Being comfortable with oneself.
What is unique about the structure of Bronx Masquerade?
It includes poetry throughout the text.
What literary device is used when Raul treats his artwork like a “million-dollar masterpiece”?
Hyperbole.
What does the word grief mean in the sentence, “Otherwise, everybody gives you grief”?
Trouble or annoyance.
Why does Diondra keep her artistic side a secret?
She is afraid of being ridiculed.
How does the classroom setting influence the students?
It encourages them to share their personal expressions through poetry and art.
How does the author use multiple perspectives in the novel?
Each student shares their thoughts and experiences in separate sections.
What does the classroom gallery symbolize for the students?
A safe space for self-expression.
What does the word tirade mean based on paragraph 2?
An angry outburst.
What event causes Diondra to reconsider hiding her artistic abilities?
Seeing Raul’s self-portrait.
What societal expectations does Devon struggle against?
That he should be a jock instead of someone who enjoys books
What plot structure does the book follow?
It has a nonlinear structure with multiple protagonists.
How does the author use contrast in Devon’s storyline?
He is expected to be a jock but secretly loves poetry
What does the word judging imply in Devon’s perspective about Wesley?
Stereotyping based on appearance or behavior.
What expectation does Devon struggle with in the story?
That tall guys must be basketball players.
How does poetry function as a form of self-expression in the novel?
It allows students to reveal their true selves and explore their identities.
What effect does the book’s format have on the reader’s understanding of the characters?
It provides insight into different personal struggles and perspectives.
How does the author use figurative language to develop characters?
Through metaphors and similes in the poetry sections.
How does the word awkward apply to Diondra’s personality?
She feels out of place due to societal expectations.
How do Tyrone and Diondra differ in their personalities?
Tyrone is confident and supportive, while Diondra is awkward and self-conscious.
How does the novel suggest that embracing one's identity can lead to personal growth?
Characters like Diondra and Devon start to accept themselves more through poetry and art.
What event unites the characters in the story?
Sharing their poems in Mr. Ward’s class.
What effect does the use of first-person narration have on the reader?
It allows the reader to deeply understand each character’s personal struggles.
How does the term masquerade relate to the novel’s title?
It symbolizes how the characters hide their true selves and slowly reveal them.