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Congratulations!!!!

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?