No Way Out
Clue: This is the protagonist or main character who worries about his grandmother and tries to take responsibility at home.
Who is Harold Davis?
“She ran through the rain, the wind, the darkness, the fear.”
(The sentence intentionally leaves out conjunctions like and.)
What is asyndeton?
“Studies from the American Academy of Pediatrics show teens perform better with later school start times.”
Answer: What is logos?
“The desert was arid, meaning it received almost no rainfall all year.”
What is a definition clue?
The time and place where a story happens.
What is setting?
Clue: Harold is especially concerned about this problem affecting his grandmother after she returns home.
What is her health condition / injured leg? / paying for medical bills
“When he betrayed his friend for money, everyone called him a Judas.”
(The sentence references a well-known biblical figure.)
What is allusion?
“As a teacher with 20 years of experience, I can tell you this method works.”
Answer: What is ethos?
“The athlete showed great resilience, bouncing back after every injury and setback.”
What is an example clue?
The central problem or struggle faced by characters.
What is conflict?
Clue: What paperwork does Harold's Grandmother have to submit to the state?
What is a Guardianship form?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
(This sentence presents strongly contrasting ideas in parallel structure.)
What is antithesis?
“Imagine a child going to bed hungry every night.”
Answer: What is pathos?
“Unlike his boisterous brother, Mark was quiet and shy.”
What is a contrast clue? antonym clue?
The most intense or exciting moment of the story.
What is climax?
Clue: This health condition Harold's grandmother has makes her injuries that much more complicated to deal with. Hint, she eats sweets, but really, shouldn't.
What is diabetes?
“The White House announced new policies today.”
(The building represents the U.S. president or administration.)
What is metonymy?
“This product has been tested and approved by leading scientists.”
Answer: What is ethos?
“The scientist was meticulous, carefully checking every detail of the experiment.”
What is an inference clue?
The character who opposes the main character.
Answer: What is the antagonist?
What did Harold learn about Mr. Harris in chapter 4 after Harold returned the cutting board to Mr. Harris's apartment?
What is Mr. Harris served in the military in Germany and worked in aviation ( helicopters and airplanes) and that Mr. Harris reads Aviation Mechanics for his college degree?
“She broke his car and his heart.”
(One word controls two different meanings in the same sentence.)
What is zeugma?
“If the city reduces pollution by 20%, asthma rates could drop significantly according to medical research.”
Answer: What is logos?
“The lake was serene, calm and peaceful in the early morning light.”
What is a synonym clue?
The lesson or message the author wants readers to understand.
Answer: What is the theme?