Claire
What grade is claire in?
8th grade
Whats Jordans favorite color?
Blue
what theme does Claire represent.
Hope/never giving up.
What does the symbol of the title mean?
It reflects the pivotal moment when Claire's life "falls over sideways"
what example of figurative language is "I noticed the cherry-red Queen of All Acne Land"
Metaphor
What are her Claire's friends names?
Alanna,Roshani,Katherine
Whats his favorite pet?
Garter Snake.
what theme did Claire represent when Claire's father suffered from the stroke?
overwhelmed and frightened
What does Claire's dance school represent
It represents her safe haven
what example of figurative language is " Her voice was a quiet storm"
Metaphor
Eggs
How many kids does he have?
2 boys
what theme does Claire's dad represent
perseverance
What do the nicknames represent and mean to Claire.
They highlight positive memories and bright positive emotions for her.
what example of figurative language is "The news hit me like a ton of bricks"
simile
What instrument does she play?
Allto Saxophone
Whats Jordans favorite quote?
"instead of agonizing over the things you can't change, why don't you try and work on the things you can change."
What theme does Ryders character follow?
Annoying/Bitter
What does the symbol of music represent.
Represents one of Claire's safe havens wheres she's able to be stress free.
What example of figurative language is " her min was muddled with memories."
Alliteration
Whose claires biggest rival
Ryder
Whats his most famous book?
Drums Girls and Dangerous Pie
what is the theme of falling over sideways?
Perseverance through adversity
Its a disruption for Claire and a very stressful place.
what example of figurative language is " I felt like I was drowning in homework"
Hyperbole