Unit 1 Terms & Concepts
What are themes?
"He was not Chinese, but as white as Mary in the manger. For Christmas I prayed for this blond-haired boy, Robert, and a slim new American nose" is an example of this type of imagery.
This is the main symbolic item in the essay
What is a laptop?
Also acceptable: Dell or Mac
This is the main character's first name
Who is Maya?
Paps could be described by these character traits (multiple correct answers accepted):
What is harsh, loving, cruel, gentle, proud, angry, violent, unpredictable, wild . . .
This is the song that the narrator reviews
What is "Never Walk Alone"
This is when an author SHOWS you what a character is like through their Speech, Thoughts, Actions, Effect on Others, and Looks
What is INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
The imagery of "A slimy rock cod with bulging eyes that pleaded not to be thrown into a pan of hot oil" creates this MOOD (multiple correct answers).
- Disgust
- Shock
- Horror
- Shame
This is the type of computer that represents the narrator's financial need
What is a dell?
These are the words we use to identify ourselves when not using our names. Kobabe explores the importance of respecting people's choice of them
What are pronouns?
The following description is an example of this type of characterization:
"His broad nose and dark, half-shut eyes and his pursed lips, which snarled and smiled both."
Indirect Characterization - LOOKS
This is the animal that John Green finds terrifying
What are geese?
What is a goose?
This can be defined as an author's choice of words
What is DICTION?
“A plate of squid, their backs crisscrossed with knife markings so they resembled bicycle tires” is an example of these TWO kinds of imagery:
What is visual & tactile imagery
This is the type of computer that the narrator describes "paper thin," "sleek," and "weightless"
What is a Mac?
Name at least two themes of "Genderqueer" that are NOT in the title (you can't say gender!)
- Sexuality
- Identity
- Uncertainty
- Shame
- Belonging
When Paps says "Nobody's ever escaping this," is is probably referring to:
- Poverty
- Racism
- Anger
- Family system
What events was going on in society when John Green reviewed "You'll Never Walk Alone"?
What is COVID-19?
What is the pandemic?
What is isolation?
What is MOOD?
In the last paragraph of the story, the narrator's tone changes from disgusted and embarrassed to _________ and ________. (2 Tone Words, multiple correct answers!)
What is grateful, happy, guilty, appreciative, loving, etc.
Name at least one theme that the laptop stands for:
Possible answers:
- Poverty
- Wealth
- Class
- Belonging / acceptance
These are Kobabe's pronouns (name at least 2 out of 3)
- e
- em
- eir
When the narrator asks his father "Why is that light in a cage?" it most closely relates to these themes (name 2)
- Entrapment
- Freedom
- Hope / Hopelessness
- Poverty, abuse, racism
What is a review?
This is an object in a story that has a deeper meaning. A concrete thing that stands for abstract feelings and ideas.
What is a symbol?
This gift from Amy's mother represents her desire to fit in / assimilate
What is the Beige tweed miniskirt
Will accept: Miniskirt
This is the fancy private school that the narrator attends
What is Phillips Academy?
What is Andover?
This is the year Genderqueer was written
What is 2019?
Why were the boys with Pops at his job? (Hint: What is the mother's job?)
- Because mom works the "graveyard shift"
- Because they don't have childcare
- Because both parents work at night
This is the goalkeeper mentioned by John Green in his review of "Never Walk Alone"
Who is Jerzy Dudek?
Also acceptable: Jerzy or Dudek