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Melinda's English teacher who emphasizes symbolism
Who is Hairwoman?
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In the beginning of the novel Melinda calls art class this
What is a "sanctuary"?
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"Clink, Clink, Clink." is an example of this
What is onomatopoeia?
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Melinda's family talks to each other through these
What are sticky notes?
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This is why Melinda is upset that she drew "tree" for her art project
What is "it is too easy"?
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Melinda's brilliant lab partner who stands up to Mr. Neck
Who is David Petrakis?
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The tone in the beginning of the novel
What is lonely or sarcastic?
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"Woozy, wicked, worried, weepy, weird wombats" is an example of this poetry element
What is alliteration?
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Melinda does this when her parents begin to argue about her grades
What is go to her room?
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Melinda thinks that her parents would be this if she were not born
What is divorced?
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Melinda's ex-friend who dates Andy Evans
Who is Rachel or Rachelle?
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For Thanksgiving dinner Melinda's family eats this
What is pizza?
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"The moon is asleep" is an example of this
What is personification?
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Melinda's mother reacts to her cutting for the first time by saying this

What is "I don't have time for this"?

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Towards the end of the novel Melinda begins to tell this person what happened over the summer

Who is Mr. Freeman?

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Talented art student that becomes friendly towards Melinda
Who is Ivy?
400
Heather's final rejection of Melinda is shown when she does this
What is sends her a Valentine, or returns the friendship necklace?
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"I have been dropped like a hot Pop Tart on a cold kitchen floor." This is an example of what literary device?
What is a simile?
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Melinda almost does this on Christmas day

What is talk to her parents about the party?

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This is what caused the debate in Mr. Neck's social studies class
What is immigration?
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Character that tells Melinda “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Who is Mr. Freeman?
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In her English class, Melinda's teacher discusses symbolism in this novel
What is "The Scarlet Letter"?
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"I rake the leaves out of my throat." is an example of what?
What is a metaphor?
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This symbolizes Melinda's dysfunctional family life
What is the Thanksgiving turkey?
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Suggests to Melinda and her parents that they "explore the family dynamics" during the meeting with Principal Principal

Who is the Guidance Counselor?