Characters
Vocab
Figurative Language
Random things
Characters pt. 2
100

Dad was shot during a drive by

Who is Tyrone
100

Define express and use it in a sentence

to convey in words

sentences may vary

100

What is a simile 

Comparing two things using "like" or "as"

100

Who is Nikki Grimes and where is she from

The author of our book, and Harlem, New York

100

Thinks Lupe is so lucky, special talent is multitasking 

Who is Gloria?

200

Was abused by her boyfriend

Who is Chankara?

200

Define unique and use it in a sentence

sentences may vary


odd or unseemly

200

What is a metaphor

Saying one thing is another thing without using "like" or "as" 

200

What inspires Nikki Grimes

Personal Experiences

200
Convinces his friend to go to school, nick name is "Bad Boy" 

Who is Wesley?

300

Is a secret artist, dad is disappointed that her height is wasted

Who is Diondra?


300

Define encourage and use it in a sentence

to give support

sentences may vary

300

What is personification

Giving living human qualities to nonliving things
300

What is a poetry slam

an inherently competitive event

a poetry competition

300

Who wrote the poem "Bruised Love" 

Who is Chankara?

400

Goes by Jumpshot, actually likes school and jazz but hides it 

Who is Devon?

400

Define participate and use it in a sentence

sentences will vary. 

to take part in

400

What is alliteration

The repetition of a sound

400

What is an open mike

a place to go and perform your poetry or song

400

What is an example of figurative language in Wesleys poem "Long Live Langston" 

Answers may vary.
500

Wants a baby, Dad left when they were 5

Who is Lupe

500

Use Prejudice in a sentence and name an example

ex; racism, sexism, disliking poor people

sentences will vary

500

Give an example of alliteration in "Long Live Langston" Wesleys Poem

Blues and Be-bop

and being Black


the "b" sound

500

What does Chankara mean when she says she looked in Johnnys eyes and saw her sisters reflection

That she was able to relate to her sister was frequently gets hit by her boyfriends

500

Always has something to say, actively participates, would be considered the main character

Who is Tyrone