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"Charles" Vocabulary
Literary Terms
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Who is Laurie?
The boy who is starting Kindergarten.
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What does 'benediction' mean?

a blessing that usually occurs at the end of a religious ceremony; something that occurs at the end.

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This type of characterization SHOWS the reader traits about a character through speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and/or looks/appearance.

What is indirect characterization.
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How is Charles's behavior at school similar to Laurie's behavior at home?
Both are rude and need a lot of attention.
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What physical activity did Charles not participate in at school?
Exercises (touching his toes)
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Who is Charles?
Charles is Laurie.
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What does 'simultaneously' mean?

At the same time

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What term is used to describe a character that undergoes change in a work of literature?

What is a dynamic character.

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Why is the end of the story humorous?
There wasn't a Charles in the kindergarten class.
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Why does Laurie's mother casually ask him about his first day of school?
He has become a new person and she's not sure how he will react.
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How does Laurie behave in Kindergarten?
He was fresh, hit the teacher, bounced the see-saw on a classmate's head, etc.
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What does 'incredulously' mean?

With doubt or disbelief

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Using this type of characterization, an author TELLS the reader directly about a trait a character has.  

What is direct characterization.

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Who was Laurie's mother going to look for at the PTA meeting?
Charles's mother
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Why does Charles make a change in his apparel when he starts kindergarten?
He feels more grown-up
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Describe the change in Laurie's clothing on the day he starts school.
He stopped wearing corduroy bib overalls and began wearing blue jeans and a belt.
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What does 'renounce' mean?

to stop or give up

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What type of characterization is this?  Direct or indirect?

Jeff walked up to Mark and took his sandwich off of his plate. He took a bite, smirked at Mark, and then walked away.

What is indirect characterization.

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Why did Laurie tell his parents that the teacher made everyone stay after school to watch Charles?
He was making up an excuse. He was late coming home because he was the one that had to stay after school.
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Why does Laurie misbehave in school?
He wants attention and/or he wants to be sent home from school.
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How does Laurie's mother view Laurie before he starts kindergarten?
As a sweet- voiced nursery-school tot
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What does 'resolute' mean?

to be firmly determined; stubborn.

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What type of characterization is this?  Direct or indirect?

Jill was always cheery and upbeat.

What is direct characterization.

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What does Laurie suggest will happen to Charles if he doesn't stop being such a terror at school?

Laurie suggests that they'll throw Charles out of school.

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How was Charles an 'institution' in Laurie's family?

Anytime someone in the house made a mess or did something wrong, they pulled "a Charles."