Characterization
True or False: Direct Characterization is when the author directly tells you about the character, whereas, Indirect Characterization is when the author shows you who the character is through using STEAL.
True.
Mr. Peppi gave Pimples Peterson and Snozzle ice cream because __________.
They won a raffle.
He wanted to boost their confidence.
He forgot to ask them for money.
He was told to.
2- He wanted to boost their confidence.
The narrator is malicious (intending to do harm).
Does the author show that to us directly or indirectly based upon this example:
"I took out a nail and made a long scratch on his rotten old truck. He had just had it painted."
Indirectly (through action)
Which STEAL element is this an example of?
"I took out a nail and made a long scratch on his rotten old truck. He had just had it painted."
Action.
What is the definition of plot?
The events that make up a story.
Which two sentences best support the inference that the narrator is conceited (over-confident)?
a. There isn’t one kid in the class who can come near me. Next to me they are all dumb.
b. It all started with the ice cream man.
c. They are just jealous because they are not as clever as me.
d. Some kids said it made you better when you were sick.
Answers A & C.
Did the narrator believe Jerome to be a threat to him? Prove it with one piece of textual evidence.
Answers will vary.
Example: A kid called Jerome Dadian beat me. He must have cheated. I was sure he cheated, It had something to do with that ice cream. I was sure of it.
Based upon the example, the narrator is...
"He gave him [Snozzle] a small green ice cream every morning, for nothing. What a jerk. He never gave me a free ice cream."
a. bitter
b. joyous
c. jealous
d. proud
e. both a and c
f. both b and d
E.
When Mr. Peppi saw what the narrator did to his truck, the text reveals his reply when saying: "Tears came into his eyes."
Mr. Peppi's disappointment is shown through what STEAL element.
Looks.
Name two types of conflict that could occur in a story.
character vs. ______
Self
Character
Nature
Society
Technology
Supernatural
The narrator describes the Ice Cream Man, Mr. Peppi when saying, "He was always giving free ice creams to kids that had no money. He felt sorry for poor people."
This reveals that Mr. Peppi is _____________.
(No "blah" words allowed!)
Answers may vary (i.e.: generous, thoughtful, giving, selfless, sympathetic)
Why did Mr. Peppi respond to the narrator the way he did in paragraphs 8-10?
Because Mr. Peppi doesn’t like smart kids
Because Mr. Peppi was irritated by the narrator thinking he could cut in line, due to his arrogance
Because Mr. Peppi was upset that the narrator had scratched his van
Because Mr. Peppi ran out of ice cream
Answer-2.
Locate a piece of evidence that reveals Mr. Peppi does not see "eye-to-eye" with the narrator; this would be an example of a character vs. character conflict.
Answers may vary.
Example: "Anyway, Peppi heard me call Peterson “Pimples.” “You are a real mean boy,” he said. “You are always picking on someone else, just because they are not like you.”
The narrator admits: "Some kids don’t like me; I know that for a fact."
The fact that other kids don't (want) to accept him, is an example of what STEAL element?
Effects on Others.
After hearing what Jerome got on the Math test, the narrator replied:
"A kid called Jerome Dadian beat me. He must have cheated. I was sure he cheated, It had something to do with that ice cream."
It is clear that the narrator is...
Answers may vary.
Example: doubtful, shocked, in denial etc.
When the narrator calls another boy "Snozzle," his reaction is: "He used to go red in the face when I said it, and that was every time that I saw him."
This indirectly/directly (pick one) shows that he is ________.
This INDIRECTLY shows that he is embarrassed/upset/angry (more answers may be accepted).
'I won't serve you unless you go to the back.' How does the narrator take revenge on Mr. Peppi on this occasion?
"I went round to the back of the truck, but I didn’t get in the queue. I took out a nail and made a long scratch on his rotten old truck. He had just had it painted. Peppi came and had a look. Tears came into his eyes."
What is one possible overall theme of the story?
Think before acting, for there are always consequences
If one is overly confident, good things will come to him/her
Ice cream makes everything better
It’s okay to pick on others because it’s a part of growing up
1.
What STEAL element is used here to reveal the narrator is vindictive (desire for revenge)?
"I decided to fix Peppi up once and for all. I took out the bolt cutters and cut the locks off the four bins; then I put sand into every bin in the truck."
Action.
Choose the statement that best provides a conclusion that can be drawn about how Mr. Peppi feels about the narrator:
a. He is a young boy with a lot of potential.
b. He is acting foolishly and that's okay because he is young.
c. He needs to learn a lesson about respect and the value of being kind.
d. He is getting bullied and needs a friend.
C
1a) The reader can conclude that the SMART ICE CREAM for SMART ALECS makes ________?
a. People who think and act smart into dumb people b. People who think and act dumb into smart people c. There is no change if the person is already smart
1b) Why does the author misspell words in the last paragraph?
a. Because he didn’t proofread his work.
b. Because it shows the narrator is punished for his actions
c. To show that the narrator is smarter
d. To confuse readers
Answers A & B.
After the narrator seeks revenge, Mr. Peppi's reply is:
Tears came into his eyes. “You are a bad boy,” he said. “One day you will get into trouble. You think you are smart. One day you will be too smart.”
I just laughed and walked off. I knew he wouldn’t do anything. He was too soft-hearted.
This is an example of what literary device?
Foreshadowing
Based upon this example, what does QUEUE mean?
It all started with the ice cream man. Mr. Peppi. The old fool had a truck which he parked outside the school. He sold ice cream, all different types. He had every flavor there is, and some that I had never heard of before.
He didn’t like me very much. He told me off once. “Go to the back of the QUEUE,” he said. “You pushed in.”
“Mind your own business, Pop,” I told him. “ Just hand over the ice cream.”
“No,” he said. “I won’t serve you unless you go to the back.”
a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed
The narrator puts down Mr. Peppi when calling saying: "The silly fool." His SPEECH reveals he is arrogant and naive.
This is IRONIC because...
*ironic: when the opposite of what is meant to happen, happens (He thinks Mr. Peppi is the fool but...)
He ends up being the fool in the end; learning the lesson the hard way (gets dumber by eating ice cream).
What kind of tone/mood does this example reveal?
"I’m good-looking too. That’s another reason why they are jealous."
a. proud/excited
b. arrogant/frustrated
c. joyous/surprised
d. calm/peaceful
B