Figurative Language/Literary Devices
how people speak in a particular region or group
Dialect
"Our very own drive-around record player!" This new surprise for the Brown Bomber contributes to the setting of the novel by ____.
introducing the reader to technology that was popular during the time that this story takes place
Provide 2 character traits to describe Joey. You cannot nice or kind.
loyal & loving
Byron knocked a bird out of the sky with a ______.
cookie
How does Byron feel when he finds out he has to go stay at Grandma Sand's house for the summer?
angry
the conversation between two or more characters in a story
Dialogue
What is Momma's initial reaction to Byron's haircut?
She is angry and very upset about his new haircut.
Provide 2 character traits to describe Byron.
aggressive & conceited
What did Dad do to Byron when he saw Byron's hair?
He shaved Byron's head.
What is Byron's plan to pay his parents back for making him go to spend the summer away from home?
He isn't going to say a single word during the road trip
What is the definition of idiom?
a phrase that actually means something different from its literal meaning
How does Byron feel when he thought he had to sign the welfare list for groceries?
embarrassed
Provide 2 character traits to describe Kenneth. You cannot nice or kind.
smart & empathetic
What is Kenneth's favorite song?
"Yakety Yak"
What surprises the Watsons kids the most about Grandma Sands' house?
the outhouse
"...as he saw us he turned around and tried to walk right back out. Both me and mama smelled a rat."
What type of figurative language is used in this passage?
idiom
Does Kenneth completely understand Byron and always knows why he does the things he does?
No, Byron is completely unpredictable.
Provide 2 character traits to describe Wilona/Momma. You cannot nice or kind.
loving & strict
What did Mrs. Davidson give Joey?
a little figurine of an angel
What is the name of the hairstyle Byron comes home with?
a conk
"Cuz, boy, this he-uh is the deep South you-all is gonna be drivin' thoo."
What literary devices are used in this passage?
dialect & dialogue
What can the reader infer about Byron after we learn that he made a grave for the bird that he killed?
We learn that he does have a softer side.
Provide 2 character traits to describe Daniel/Dad. You cannot nice or kind.
funny & strict
What was in Mrs. Watson's notebook?
how many miles they would drive each day, motel stays, & meal records
What is Mrs. Watson's favorite song?
"Under the Boardwalk"