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Who is the author of Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson
What school does Melinda attend?
Where is Merryweather High School?
What happens at the party that changes Melinda’s life?
What theme is shown through Melinda’s silence?
a) Silence won't get you anywhere.
b) It's good to keep things to yourself.
c) Some people don't like to share personal trauma.
What symbol is connected to Melinda’s art class?
The tree drawing.
Who was Melinda’s former best friend?
Who is Heather?
What season does the novel begin in?
Fall
Why does Melinda stop talking to most people?
Because of trauma and not wanting to speak after the assault.
What themes are connected to the book?
a) Rejection is good.
b) Trauma happens to everyone.
c) Friendship and isolation.
What object represents her attempts to communicate?
What is a mouth?
What does the tree act as for Melinda's life?
a) Simile.
b) Metaphor.
c) Personification.
b) Metaphor.
What does Melinda consider her sanctuary?
The closet.
What assignment does Mr. Freeman give that helps Melinda open up?
A tree project / drawing a tree.
What theme is represented by art in the novel?
a) Keep all the problems to yourself.
b) Art as expression and healing.
c) A career in art is rewarding.
b) Art as expression and healing.
What does the tree in her art project symbolize?
Her tree symbolizes growth, change, and inner strength
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a) Growth
b) Self-improvement.
"I am Outcast" is an example of a which figurative language?
Metaphor
In what state does the story take place?
Where is New York?
What happens when Melinda finally tells the truth?
Rachel reacts with furious disbelief. She initially defends Andy and angrily rejects Melinda's claim.
What theme does the book explore about trauma and healing?
a) Once you experience trauma, there is no way to overcome with it.
b) If trauma happens when you're young, you'll have a hard time as an adult.
c) People can heal after trauma being heard.
c) People can heal after trauma being heard.
What does the closet represent in the novel?
A safe place.
What year was the novel published?
1999
What major event happens near the end of the school year?
A party / back-to-school party
How does Melinda begin to regain her voice by the end?
She tell no to Heather about prom decorations, and confronts Andy when he attacks her in the closet.
What message does the novel give about speaking up?
a) No one wants to hear it.
b) Be prepared for rejection.
c) You need to speak up for yourself.
c) You need to speak up for yourself.
What does the mirror symbolize?
Not being able to look at yourself and being able to look at yourself.