Book Questions
How does Melinda label herself as the story begins? "I am...
Outcast
Who is Laurie Halse Anderson?
The author
"Wicked, woozy, worried, withdrawn, weird Wombats" is an example of which literary element?
Alliteration
Melinda
What is one example of an internal conflict Melinda?
Rachelle dating Andy
She recognizes how much she is like Hester Prynne
What is the setting of Speak?
Syracuse, NY/ 1990's
"The moon is asleep" is an example of which literary element?
Who is described as having 'no face' and 'stringy, uncombed hair?'
What class becomes a sanctuary for Melinda and what other place is a safe one for her to use?
Art class/ The janitor's closet
Which best describes Melinda's mental battle over Rachelle dating Andy?
She is concerned for Rachelle but is angry at her rejection of friendship
In a school conference with her parents, the principal, and the guidance counselor, Melinda does what?
Stays quiet
"Another wounded zebra turns and smiles at me" is an example of which literary element?
Metaphor
Who is described as French-ish, popular, and cruel to Melinda?
Rachel/ Rachelle
Her growth personally and her desire to cut off the 'dead limbs' (past trauma she experienced)
Heather's PRIMARY excuse for dissolving her friendship with Melinda is...
Melinda's bad reputation
When Melinda realizes her friendship with Heather is over, how does she react/ feel?
Relieved
The Marthas being compared to Martha in the Bible (Luke 10:41-42) is an example of which literary element?
Allusion
Who is described as being creative, kind, and an artist?
Ivy
How do the students treat Melinda when they discover what happened to her?
With more respect because she overcame her tormentor despite her fear
When Melinda gets trapped in the closet with Andy, who rescues her?
The lacrosse team
What is Melinda's first attempt at speaking out?
Writing Andy's name on the bathroom wall as someone to avoid
"The long curly cord snakes around her like a rope tying her to the stake" is an example of which literary element?
Simile
Who is described as being good-looking, popular, and threatening?
Andy Evans
What title does Melinda give to Andy during the summer party before the attack?
Greek God