The Poet X
The protagonist.
Who is Xiomara?
The protagonist.
Who is Ashley?
The definition of conflict.
What is: the major problem, issue, obstacle, setback, etc., in a story?
What is a comparison of two (2) things using 'like' or 'as'?
What is 2060?
What is metaphor?
The Black Kids takes place in LA after this major national event.
What is: the death of Rodney King & the result of the trial verdict?
What is resolution?
BUZZ! WHACK! WHIP! CRACK!
What are examples of onomatopoeia?
The definition of the American Dream.
What is: the belief that anyone in America has the freedom & oppportunity to succeed?
What happens between Mami & Xiomara after her ice skating date with Amana.
What is: yelling & screaming, praying, kneeling on rice, "cuero", no phone, no allowance, no going out, forced church & confession, etc.
This is what happens to Uncle Ronnie when he brings his daughter to Ashley's house.
What is: the neighbors accuse him of loitering and/or scoping out the area & hold a gun to him?
This is when things start slowing down, after a point of action.
What is falling action?
Word choice.
What is diction?
Explain the difference between topic & theme.
What is: the subject in one (1) word or phrase vs. a full statement with the message or lesson?
What is: who is misunderstood by society? Mami vs. Nicki Minaj (respectively)
What is: "I'm Nobody! Who are you?"?
These are things exposition includes.
What is: context, introduction to characters, setting, beginning conflict, etc.?
An example of symbolism.
What is: heart for love, star for Judaism, dove for peace, etc.?
Taylor Swift's new album title
What is: "The Life of a Showgirl"?
This happens at the end of the reading between Xiomara, Aman & a group of boys.
What is: when boys harass Xiomara, Aman says nothing so she breaks things off with him & threatens the boys?
Examples of racism between Ashley & Kimberly, or other students & LaShawn.
What is: mermaids, music taste, Jordan sneakers, stealing, etc.
What is climax?
The difference between tone & mood.
What is: the author's attitude vs. the reader's feelings (respectively)?
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