Dear Martin
The man who Justyce writes his diary letters to, often referred to by his initials.
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr. or MLK>
This is the peak of a story- after it comes the falling action and resolution.
What is the climax?
This man, born in 1564, wrote "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
What is ProCon.org?
It's a chapter book written in the style of poetry.
What is a novel-in-verse?
The girl who Justyce begins dating in Dear Martin, known by her initials.
Who is SJ or Sarah Jane Friedman?
This is what Roger was trying to buy when he attempted to steal the purse of Mrs. Louella Bates Washington Jones in the story "Thank You, Ma'am."
What are blue suede shoes?
He is King of the Fairies.
Who is Oberon?
This is what LEAF stands for, as in LEAF paragraph.
What is Lead, Evidence, Analysis, Finisher?
An example of this poetic device is, "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot."
What is alliteration?
The debate topic that Justyce and his debate partner choose.
What is racial profiling?
This four-letter word is prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
What is bias?
At the beginning of the play, Lysander and Demetrius both love her.
Who is Hermia?
These three argumentative techniques appeal to character, emotion, and logic.
What are ethos, pathos, and logos?
Taylor Swift uses this poetic device when she sings, "The holidays linger like bad perfume."
What is a simile?
She wrote Dear Martin.
Who is Nic Stone?
This is a statement, action, or incident that is seen as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.
What is a microaggression?
This poem by Shakespeare begins with five words and then "and all the men and women merely players."
What is "All the World's a Stage"?
This three-word phrase that rhymes means that when you're in a debate or conversation, you let other people talk.
What is "Share the Air"?
Gurgle, splash, bang, splat, and pop are all examples of this poetic device.
What is onomatopoeia?
The name of the college, in Connecticut, where Justyce is accepted.
What is Yale?
This is the study of the origins of words.
What is etymology?
A Shakespearean comedy usually ends with one of these.
What is a wedding or a marriage?
A good writer always backs up their claims with this.
When someone says, "My backpack weighs a billion pounds!" it's an example of this poetic device.
What is hyperbole.