Structure/Craft
The following line (found on page 3): "Every ride home on the bus was a sauna..." is an example of this type of figurative language:
What is a Metaphor?
Mr. C tutors Chris in:
What is Math?
*Bonus Question: What is the name for the type of relationship between Mr. C and Chris?
Basketball is to Chris as what [blank] is to Karina
What is Photography?
"K Chops is the Queen of hairy arms!"
Who is Quinn?
Hyenas
Who are Quinn and his rowdy and mean group of guys?
The point of view through which the novel is narrated which allows the reader actual accounts as well as the inner thoughts and feelings of the narrator(s)
What is First Person POV?
*Bonus Question: Because there are 2/dual narrators, we know that we learn about their interior realities/personas from their own, personal narration. How do we learn about Chris & Karina's Outer Personas?
The attack against Mr. C (and Karina and Chris) is known as this type of crime:
What is a Hate Crime?
Compassionate, caring and wise beyond his years this character is Chris' confidant; at the beginning of the novel, the only person Chris reveals his inner persona to:
Who is Chris' older brother Matt?
"For years, I thought that maybe people did not know any better when they made fun of our accents, because for the most part, America welcomed me and my family. But now I understand there are just some people who do not want people like us here... maybe we have to give back now by fighting for the America we believe in."
Who is Papa / Mr. C?
Papa mending the fence between the Chopra's & the Daniels' properties
What is Mending fences, bringing the two families together as neighbors and friends when before they really had no relationship?
On page 150, Karina says, "My thoughts whip around like trees in a storm."
This an example of what kind of figurative language.
(2 possible answers)
What is Simile and/or Personification?
Before he can be brought to justice by the police, this happens to "The Monster"
What is he crashes his car during a police chase?
After Karina helps Chris with his Math homework, the two discuss the attack, ultimately resulting in the two friends singing this song:
Bonus Points for singing
What is Let It Go from Frozen?
"You may not know who G.K. Chesterton was, but he said, "we are all in the same boat upon a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty." I am here for you..."
Who is Karina's teacher, Ms. Amelia Trotter?
2 chapters of rain symbolized for Karina, Chris and Papa.
Washing away the worst part of the pain and trauma that Karina, Chris and Papa have been through.
***DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Describe the big Shift in Mood that occurs in the novel?
What is Papa, Karina and Matt peacefully walking home when the monster attacks.- The Inciting Event
Karina's parents and Papa are concerned/upset (at first) when they learn about her social media posts because:
What is they were raised to practice that what happens in the family stays in the family?
Karina's best friend (with the best hair):
Who is Ashley?
"Karina, if I had one wish... it'd be that I owned that art gallery. I would make room for your poster."
Who is Chris Daniels?
#CountMeIn
What is Karina's (and/or anyone else's) willingness and desire to stand up and speak out?
The author used the symbol _________ and ________ to symbolize the hope that Karina and Chris had for their future.
stars and planets
After Karina's poster is rejected from the Gallery, there is a big gathering to welcome Papa home and showcase her poster at this location:
What is, at the heart tree memorial?
Witness to the attack who called 911; journalist
Who is Mrs. Anne Maxwell?
"It means that I cannot be quiet anymore. Count on me to speak up."
Who is Karina Chopra?
Braids-braiding hair.
What a close friendship Karina and Ashley have.
Or in Fernando's words...a tight friendship!!