Figurative Language
What is an anecdote?
A short, amusing or interesting story.
Who in the book did we characterize as "forgiving" and "remorseful"?
Mr. P
What does Junior ask Rowdy the day before he leaves to Reardan?
Junior asks Rowdy to transfer to Reardan with him.
What examples of aggression can you find in the book?
Level 3
Junior wants to go to Reardan High School, but he’s “scared of those Reardan kids.”
Internal/ Character vs. Self
Junior punched Roger in the face ___________ he insulted him.
because
What two things does a complete sentence consist of?
A complete sentence consists of a subject and a predicate.
Who in the story does Junior consider a "loser", is an alcoholic & could have been a musician?
Junior's Dad
Why was Junior upset when he threw the book across the room?
Junior was upset when he threw the book across the room because he realized the book was over 30 years old.
How is Roger different from Junior?
Level 2
Dad had to shoot their dog, Oscar, but Junior wanted to save it.
External/ Character vs. Character
Junior wants Rowdy to go to Reardan with him, ____________ Rowdy hates that school.
but
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech where two things that are normally unrelated are compared to each other.
Who was born with with too much fluid in their brain and can be described as "self-conscious"?
Junior
Why does Rowdy hate Reardan and its students?
Rowdy hates Reardan and it's students because they always beat them in sports competitions.
What is Junior's sister's name?
Level 1
Junior wants to go outside, but his tribe bullies him.
External/ Character vs. Society
Oscar is terminally ill, ___________ Junior's dad shoots him.
so
What is a simile?
A simile is the comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as".
Who is the "leader" of The Jocks, also known as "The Monsters"?
Roger
Why does Junior call his sister "Mary Runs Away"?
Junior calls his sister "Mary Runs Away" because she "runs away" from her problems.
Which is better, Reardan or the Rez school?
Level 3
Junior wants to go to Reardan, but he is loyal to his tribe.
Internal/ Character vs. Self
Mr. P tells Junior to leave the Rez ___________ the tribe lacks "hope".
because
What is a hyperbole?
A hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration.
Who spends most of their time in the basement and used to want to write romance novels?
Mary
What was the name of Junior's dog?
The name of Juniors dog was Oscar.
How far is Reardan from the Rez?
Level 1
Junior wants Rowdy to go to Reardan with him, but Rowdy won't go.
External/ Character vs. Character
Rowdy was angry with Junior, _________ he punched Junior in the face ___________ Junior was transferring to Reardan.
so / because