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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Define inference
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Symbolism
What literary element is being used when Melinda is represented by the tree?
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excited, happy
Mrs. Hyppolite was 1.ecstatic to have several chaperones for the field trip because it made her class more manageable
What is the meaning of the ecstatic? |
the overall idea which the story is built.
What is theme?
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right
In which hand is the statue of Liberty's torch?
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answers may vary
Use Tenacious correctly in a sentence
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The Outcasts
Melinda belonged to this clique:
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Context Clues
When you look at all the words around an unknown word to figure out meaning..
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Title, conflict, character experieneces
What are three ways to locate the theme?
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Bashful
Sleepy, Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc.
Who's missing? |
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Juxtaposition
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
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David stands up for what he believes in.
Why does David become Melinda's hero?
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use background knowledge, look for familiar word parts, reread or read ahead to find clues in the text.
Identify a strategy to use when YOU DON'T KNOW what a word means:
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answers will vary
Example of a theme in Speak
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1997
What year was Kealakehe Built
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Tone
The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing
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Melinda inability to use oral speech after Andy rapes her.
Explain the significance of the title, Speak, in the overall work
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Visualizing
To make a picture in your mind is called..
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NA
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Romantic Comedy
What is Miss. Hyppolite favorite movie genre?
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-Dove- love
-White stands for purity
What is an example of symbolism?
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Rachel
"Liar! I can't believe you. You're jealous. You're a twisted little freak and you're jealous that I'm popular and I'm going to the prom and so you lie to me like this. And you sent me that note, didn't you? You are sick." Who said this?
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flattering or pleasing statement to persuade.
The salesman tried his best, came up with every form of blandishment that he could think of, but I was not convinced to buy the car.
What does blandishment mean? |
NA
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Black-Haitian Creole
What is Miss. H ethnicity?
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