Vocab
To be feeling too pleased with yourself, often in an annoying way
What is smug?
Grabbing or holding something tightly
What is clutching?
Who is Robbie's dad?
This kind of conflict is demonstrated when Robbie and Harmony are attacked in the alley
This is where Harmony waits for Robbie on the first morning after they meet
What is on his porch?
An irritating inconvenience
What is hassle?
Being extremely unpleasant, rude, or annoying
What is obnoxious?
He is Robbie's "best" friend, since grade 2
Who is Sal?
Robbie's dad battling his own mental health is an example of this type of conflict
What is character vs. self?
This is the prized possession of Harmony's that her mom pawned when she was little
What is a teddy bear/polar bear?
Making a problem, argument, or situation bigger, louder, or more serious
What is escalating?
The extent to which a product or idea gains popularity or acceptance
What is traction?
This character empathizes with Harmony's situation due to his own mother being an alcoholic
Who is Jeff?
This kind of conflict is demonstrated when Harmony is taken into foster care
What is character vs. society?
This is why Robbie's dad wakes him up in the middle of the night
What is he thinks he is dying?
Spoke angrily to someone because they did something wrong
What is scolded?
Not easily convinced; having doubts about something
What is skeptical?
This is who calls Robbie to let him know that Harmony has run away
Who is Mrs. Watson/Darlene Watson?
This is an example of a character vs. character conflict in the story
(*not the alleyway attack)
What is...a variety of answers: Harmony punching Robbie in nose, Robbie and Harmony verbal disagreements, Robbie fighting with his dad, Harmony trying to get mom back to rehab, Robbie arguing with older kids at the party, etc.
This is the reason Robbie gives Harmony as to why he stays with his father
What is because his father needs him?
Your ability to do something or the amount something can hold
What is capacity?
A person who is lively, courageous, and determined
What is feisty?
This character encourages Robbie to be a writer when he grows up
Who is Ms. Gay?
This is an example of a character vs. self conflict in the story
(*not Robbie's dad and his mental health)
What is: Robbie being unsure of whether to call the cops/his aunt and uncle, Robbie vs. his secrecy, Robbie vs. his feelings of unworthiness/not being good enough, Robbie vs. his responsibilities, Robbie vs. trust (letting Harmony in), Harmony vs. abandonment issues, etc.
In his English assignment, Robbie compares himself to a cheetah for these reasons (3)
What is he is fast, thin, and has to be smart to survive?