vocab
Define diction
The choice of words and how they say it
Who brings in a note for Atticus?
Calpurnia.
What is the verdict of the trial?
Guilty.
Why does Mr. Raymond pretend to be drunk?
He wants to give people a justified reason to not like him.
Define remorse
Deep regret or guilt
Who lets Scout and Dill in on his secret?
Mr. Raymond.
What does the note Calpurnia gave Atticus say?
Scout and Jem haven't been home since noon.
Why was Atticus appointed to Tom Robinson's case?
He was the only one who could make the jury actually think about the case instead of completely blow it off, even if he couldn't win it.
Define feral
Wild or ferocious
Who saves Scout and Dill a seat in the balcony?
Reverend Sykes.
What does Calpurnia find on the back steps the day after the trial?
Lots of food from the African American community.
How does Scout know the jury's verdict before they said it?
The jury didn't look at Tom Robinson.
Define iota
An extremely small amount
Who tells Atticus that Scout, Jem, and Dill are in the balcony?
Mr. Underwood.
What does Bob Ewell do to Atticus the day after the trial?
He spits in his face and swears revenge.
What does Atticus do during his closing speech that shocks Scout and Jem?
He sweats, loosens his tie, takes off his coat, and unbuttons his vest.
Define pauper
A very poor person
Who cries after the trial is over?
Jem.
Why does the coloured balcony rise for Atticus after the trial is over?
As a way to show respect.
What does Scout compare the jury to when they walk out to give their verdict?
Watching Atticus pull the trigger to a gun she knew was empty.