Characters
A tyrant, who ran the gang at the school
Who is Monk?
Enormous means...
massive, huge, big
“Who’s your leader, wimp?”
Priscilla
’m five foot five, a when the Kobras slithered by, with or without Monk, I shrank
What is metaphor? (The narrator doesn't literally shrink in size but he feels small and helpless)
Why doesn't Priscilla know about Klutter's Kobras?
Klutter's Kobras aren't brave enough to bully her.
Strong and fearless
Who is Priscilla?
Situation means...
a scenario or specific circumstance or condition
“Kid,” he says, “you’re going to have to educate your girl friend.”
Monk Klutter
Bang!
What is onomatopoeia? ("Bangs" The word is spelled like it sounds.)
Name 1 similarity and 1 difference between "Priscilla and the Wimps" and "All Summer in a Day."
Similar: Both have themes related to bullying.
Difference: One story has someone stand up to bullying and the other no one stands up for Margot.
The "prey" for being perceived as weak.
Who is Melvin?
Visible means...
something that can be seen
“A pass for what this time?” _______ asks, probably still dazed.
Melvin
His neck's popping like gunfire...
What is simile? (Monk's neck isn't literally making the sound of gunfire, but it is popping rapidly and loudly.)
What is a "laceration" that many kids at the school have on them?
cuts on their skin
The wimps
Who are the Kobras?
Inclined means...
having a desire or want to do something
I admit it. I’m five foot five, and when the Kobras slithered by, with or without Monk, I shrank.
The narrator
There were a few cases of advanced malnutrition in the lunchroom.
What is hyperbole? (exaggeration)
What is this an example of? "Monk runs a tight ship."
A metaphor
Uses first person point of view
Who is the Narrator?
Subtle means....
Barely noticeable, not obvious
“Let’s call it a pass for very short people,” says __________, “a dwarf tax.”
A Kobra
The sound of skull against steel rippled down the locker row.
Alliteration (the repetition of beginning constant sounds)
What does it mean when it says Monk lived in his own "Garden of Eden?"