Figurative language
a comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as
simile
Maniac's parents die and he goes to live with his aunt and uncle during which part of the story?
exposition
What is a dynamic character?
a character who changes a lot and learns important lessons in the book.
Pedro gets stranded in the forest. What type of conflict is this?
What point of view is Maniac Magee told from?
third person
giving human traits to something that is not human
personification
the climax of the book
Grayson dies and Maniac is homeless again.
Someone who remains the same throughout the story is known as:
a static character
Pedro gets into a fight with Enrique. What type of conflict is this?
man vs. man
What are three character traits to describe Maniac?
fast, courageous, brave, smart, resourceful
extreme exaggeration
hyperbole
the first piece of major rising action
Maniac runs away from his aunt and uncle.
a character who is barely developed is known as:
a flat character
Pedro has to decide whether to compete in the tennis match or go to his friend's birthday party. What type of conflict is this?
man vs. self
What is a prominent theme throughout Maniac Magee?
Resourcefulness; economic insecurity; family and a sense of belonging; racism
a word mimics a sound
onomatopoeia
What is the inciting incident in the book?
someone interesting who has different layers and who is well developed is what type of character?
round
When Maniac chooses to not move in with Grayson, what type of conflict is he having?
man vs. self
A book's tone is the overall mood or attitude of the book. How would you describe Maniac Magee's tone?
humorous and touching
an expression used to bring something else to mind - mentioning the Golden Arch and thinking of McDonald's
allusion
What is the book's resolution?
Maniac has a home with Mars Bar and Amanda.
dynamic and round
Maniac ran away from his aunt and uncle's house because of what type of conflict?
man. vs. man
What are two types of context clues?
Synonyms, antonyms, restating, giving details, giving examples