Vocab
Define mandatory
required by law or rules; compulsory.
What literary device uses the weather to show how intense the competition was for them and why?
Imagery because the heat helped them describe in more detail the strain it put on their abilities to focus and perform.
“Titan and Tabu— tall and impressive looking, dressed exactly alike in black jeans, black sweaters, and black skull caps— strode through the hall not as two people but as one unified force. Their faces wore the same menacing frown, their fists were clenched into the same tight threat, and their thick black boots stomped in unison on the scuffed hallway floor.” What Literary Element is this quote referring to?
Characterization
What were the tolliver twins' names?
Titan and Tabu
why was Delia mad about a class wasted due to a discussion?
What is she has dyslexia and relies on class discussions to learn
define excessive
more than is necessary
In chapter nine, what literary device is used in this phrase, “Randy couldn’t believe that the rent and the phone bill had eaten up most of the money already”
What is personification
Randy yelled at Delia while she was jumping, creating a heated atmosphere between the two. What Literary Element is this?
Conflict
What character was described as nonchalant?
Randy
Not having access to having to sufficient amounts of food to meet one's needs
What is food insecurity
start to lose strength
falter
What literary device is “the sky was not bright” in chapter 13 represent?
What is foreshadowing
Randy uses his radio to overpower the silence in his apartment. What Literary Element is this?
Mood
What were the 2 things that the toliver's said at the talk show that made everyone think that they were a threat?
1. Were always getting blamed for stuff so we just decided to make it come true.
2. Everybody gotta die even you.
Why did Randy have to sell his VCR?
What is, his dad had gone missing and he ran out of the $50 given to him even after spending the $400 his dad keeps in the lockbox.
very hot, causing trouble breathing
stifling
What word was repeated in chapter 11 to emphasize how Randy felt and why?
What is tired, and the way it was used to conclude how he felt living alone.
“Kids treat Tabu and Titan like they’re Moses in the wilderness.” What two Literary Elements can be seen in this quote and why?
Simile and Symbolism
What were the 2 girls' names that met Deilia and Yolanda at the city competition?
Shana and Jackie
Why was Delia worried about taking a test?
What is if she didn't pass she wouldn't be able to go compete in the double dutch tournament.
sluggish, apathetic
lethargic
What symbol is used in the book to represent how Delia and Randy both hide their struggles?
Double Dutch
“Oh, my STARS!” Yolanda laughed so hard, she had to bend over. “Then she fainted, poor dear. The principal had to call the life squad. That was TOO funny!” What Literary Element is this quote referring to?
Style
What is Randy's cats name?
Cat
To explore the experiences of teenagers navigating difficult situations while also highlighting the positive aspects of sports and friendship
What is The author's purpose.