Vocabulary
Unusual or strange
What is Bizarre?
The author says exactly what a character is like
What is Direct Characterization?
Growing Up - This thing has forced Melinda to change
What is her Assault?
"Art follows lunch, like dream follows nightmare"
What is Simile?
Symbol used to show Melinda growing
What is a Tree?
To shout loudly
What is Bellow?
Acronym used when determining characterization
What is S.T.E.A.L.?
Conformity - This character is an example of a nonconformist
Who is Melinda?
"The school bus wheezes around the corner"
What is Personification?
Used as a tool to show Melinda's mental health
What are the Seasons and grades/marking periods?
A select group of people
What is Faction?
Is characterized as isolated and deeply depressed
Who is Melinda?
Conformity - BOTH of these characters are examples of conformists
Who are Rachel/Rachelle and Heather?
"Mother is the rock, I am the ocean"
What is Metaphor?
Physical representation of Melinda's isolation and abandonment
What is the Janitor's closet?
What is Sensibility?
Is characterized as a safe place/mentor for Melinda
Who is Mr. Freeman?
2 ways Melinda demonstrates her own strength
Resisting peer pressure, stealing hall passes, giving nicknames, watching people, finding a safe place, having a friend, getting involved in Art
"Good thing my lips are stitched together or I'd throw up"
What is Hyperbole?
Image/object symbolizes Melinda's inability to reflect on what has happened
What is a Mirror?
The practice of refraining from something
What is Abstinence?
Is characterized as a current enemy of Melinda and demonstrates how isolated she is
Who is Rachel?
Strength of Character - Mr. Freeman's approach to teaching and what he wants the students to learn.
What is to explore or find their soul.
"She is bursting with Merryweather Pride, all perk and pep and purple"
What is Alliteration?
Symbolizes change, chaos, superficial actions, and instability in Melinda's life
What are the School Mascots?