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This is a comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as”
What is a simile?
This is the act of applying human characteristics to inanimate objects
What is personification?
This is the repetition of a sound at the beginning of several words – like the phantom fish flopped
What is alliteration?
When the author gives hints or clues as to future action of the novel, it’s called this
What is foreshadowing?
This is descriptive, figurative language that paints a picture in the reader’s mind
What is imagery?
This is the name of the novel that Philip Malloy actually seems interested in reading
What is The Outsiders?
Kimberly Howard, who received the money Miss Narwin was hoping for, taught this subject
What is band?
Although Philip tells his parents that he just doesn’t want to try out for the track team, this is the real reason why he doesn’t
What is because he is failing Miss Narwin’s class?
This is the name of the teacher who “breaks the rules.”
Who is Mr. Lunser?
Ted Griffen is the Malloy’s neighbor who is running for this:
What is the school board?
She said, “But this Philip is only a middling student, and it’s a shame. A nice- looking boy. A boy I like” (5)
Who is Miss Narwin?
He said, “People think I’m weird, but I like math. I won’t waste time on English” (9)
Who is Philip Malloy?
He said, “If there is one thing sports teaches – and I’m always saying this – all the guys will tell you – sometimes you have to go along to get along” (29)
Who is Coach Jamison?
He said, “I don’t think we even own a flag. But that doesn’t mean we don’t love our country. Believe me. We just don’t make a big thing about it. It’s not that kind of showy thing with us. But not being allowed to sing “The Star- Spangled Banner”…Well, that’s like, sort of, not being allowed to, you know, pray” (58)
Who is Mr. Malloy?
He said, “One thing I’ve learned is this: you really have to stick up for your rights. We’ll stand with you” (58)
Who is Mr. Malloy?
She is the sister of Miss Narwin.
Who is Anita Wigham?
This man is the assistant principal at Harrison High who is in charge of writing the morning announcements.
Who is Dr. Palleni?
She seems to be interested in Philip Malloy, although she disagrees with him about English class.
Who is Allison Doresett?
She is the principal at Harrison High and also a friend to Miss Narwin.
Who is Dr. Gertrude Doane?
He is the superintendent of Philip’s school, mostly concerned with the school budget.
Who is Dr. Albert Seymour?
This word means near or next to
What is adjacent?
This is a word that means to suggest or hint at slyly
What is insinuate?
This means a lack of interest or concern
What is indifference?
This word means absolutely necessary; something you can’t throw away
What is indispensable?
This word means unharmed or uninjured
What is unscathed?
This is a sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph
What is a topic sentence?
He is the author of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth
Who is Avi?
This is the name of the school Philip Malloy attends
What is Harrison High?
An inference is another word for this
What is a prediction?
This is another word for a quote that asks a question.
What is an interrogative statement?