Cyberbully Flashcards
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Cyberbully Flashcards

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What is Clicksters?

  • An online game
  • A social media site (correct)
  • A video streaming service
  • A messaging app
  • Who is the main character?

    Taylor Hillridge

    Who are Taylor's friends?

    Samantha and Cheyenne

    What is Taylor's brother's name?

    <p>Eric Hillridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Taylor's crush?

    <p>Scott Ozsik</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the main bully in the story?

    <p>Lindsay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the school the characters attend?

    <p>Mountain High School</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social media platform does Scott prefer?

    <p>Clicksters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity is Taylor doing while talking on the phone?

    <p>Brushing her teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Samantha think of Scott?

    <p>She thinks he is a slimeball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Samantha's family relate to her?

    <p>They seem very distant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Lindsay's username on Clicksters?

    <p>Lindsayluv</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first thing Taylor posts on Clicksters?

    <p>A poem and picture of her and Samantha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Taylor get for her 17th birthday?

    <p>A laptop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lindsay comment on Taylor's first post?

    <p>&quot;Lardo and Dog Face&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What career does Taylor aspire to have?

    <p>A journalist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Taylor's first request on Clicksters, and how did she respond?

    <p>Scott Ozsik; Taylor claps and celebrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as 'Lardo'?

    <p>Samantha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Scott think about Taylor's writing?

    <p>He thinks that she is good at it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Samantha kick Taylor out of her car?

    <p>Taylor keeps calling her out for hooking up with a guy on their second date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Taylor's second request on Clicksters?

    <p>James</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cheyenne say if Taylor doesn't write James back?

    <p>&quot;If you don't, I will.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who hacks Taylor's Clicksters account?

    <p>Eric Hillridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How old was the woman that Taylor's dad left her mom for?

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Taylor's first Clicksters password?

    <p>Her old cat's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long and why did Taylor get her laptop taken away?

    <p>3 days; She called Lindsay a 'bitch'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long and why was Eric grounded?

    <p>1 month; Hacked Taylor's Clicksters account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens at school the Monday after Taylor's Clicksters account gets hacked?

    <p>She gets called a hoe and talked smack to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Caleb and Taylor alike?

    <p>They're both victims of cyberbullying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does Taylor show Caleb any empathy?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Samantha want Taylor to keep talking to James?

    <p>She wants Taylor to know the difference between a kind guy and one who just wants to hook up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dance does Scott ask Taylor to?

    <p>Spring Fling Dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Samantha turn on Taylor?

    <p>Samantha doesn't want her to talk to Scott.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when Taylor gets her laptop back after being grounded?

    <p>James is saying that he slept with Taylor and he got an STD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What school is James supposedly attending?

    <p>Bridgeway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lindsay call Taylor, Samantha, and Cheyenne?

    <p>&quot;Skank Patrol&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does Scott believe that Taylor is still a virgin?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Taylor ask Cheyenne at her house?

    <p>&quot;Are you still my friend?&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cheyenne think about flirting with guys online before and after Taylor talks to James?

    <p>She thinks it's a good idea at first, but after he makes rumors, she believes she shouldn't be flirting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Taylor's mom's name?

    <p>Kris Hillridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who informs Taylor's mom about the cyberbullying?

    <p>Darin, Cheyenne's dad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Taylor's mom's response to Taylor getting cyberbullied?

    <p>She is upset with Taylor for not shutting it down when she first asked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does Taylor shut down Clicksters?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is James revealed to be?

    <p>Samantha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Did Taylor go to school after James claimed he got an STD from her?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Kris talk to about Taylor getting cyberbullied?

    <p>Principal; NO; He can't control the internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Taylor go to check Clicksters?

    <p>Samantha's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rumors circulate about why Taylor didn't attend school?

    <p>She was pregnant and a prostitute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Taylor want to talk to at school after being called names?

    <p>Scott Ozsik</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Samantha choose not to be friends with Taylor anymore?

    <p>Taylor keeps talking to Scott even though he was never there for her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Scott ultimately decide to take to the dance?

    <p>Marty Fox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Taylor to post a video?

    <p>The video Lindsay posts of Taylor being pregnant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Samantha believe that Taylor might harm herself?

    <p>The video that she posted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Samantha do after worrying about Taylor's safety?

    <p>Calls Taylor, then when she doesn't pick up, she calls Kris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Taylor attempt to harm herself?

    <p>Overdose on pills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does Taylor's mom take after the suicide attempt?

    <ol> <li>Goes to Cheyenne's house, 2) Goes to Lindsay's house, 3) Goes to a center to try to get a law passed, 4) Calls the police.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Taylor's mom want Taylor to do after her attempt?

    <p>She tries to get Taylor to go to a support group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who else is in Taylor's support group that she knows?

    <p>Caleb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Taylor feel after her first support group?

    <p>Alone, the only one treated like that, and a loser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Taylor do after learning that Samantha is James?

    <p>Goes upstairs in her bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characters and Relationships

    • Taylor Hillridge is the main character navigating challenges of cyberbullying.
    • Samantha and Cheyenne are Taylor's close friends who provide support and guidance.
    • Lindsay serves as the primary antagonist, being the bully towards Taylor.
    • Eric Hillridge is Taylor's brother, who becomes involved by hacking her Clicksters account.
    • Scott Ozsik is Taylor's crush, initially liked by her but later faced with rumors.
    • Kris Hillridge is Taylor's mother, concerned about her daughter's mental health after the bullying incidents.

    Setting and Social Media

    • Clicksters is a social media platform used by the characters for communication.
    • Mountain High School is the central institution where the characters experience bullying and social dynamics.

    Events and Plot Points

    • Taylor's first post on Clicksters includes a poem and a picture with Samantha.
    • Lindsay mocks Taylor on Clicksters, calling her derogatory names, which escalates bullying.
    • Taylor receives a laptop for her 17th birthday, marking a significant moment in her story.
    • Initial interactions between Taylor and Scott show mutual interest, but tension arises due to perceptions and rumors.

    Issues of Cyberbullying

    • Taylor's cyberbullying experience includes being called names and facing public humiliation online.
    • Eric faces consequences for hacking Taylor's account, receiving a month-long grounding.
    • Taylor's response to her cyberbullying involves emotional distress, leading to her attempted suicide.

    Themes of Friendship and Loyalty

    • Samantha expresses her jealousy and concern over Taylor's budding relationship with Scott.
    • Cheyenne provides a protective perspective, cautioning Taylor about online interactions.
    • The fallout between Taylor and her friends emphasizes themes of loyalty and betrayal in friendships.

    Mental Health and Support

    • After Taylor’s attempted suicide, Kris Hillridge explores various avenues to seek help for her daughter.
    • Taylor attends a support group where she learns she is not alone in her struggles, finding a connection with Caleb, another victim of cyberbullying.
    • Kris's efforts highlight the obstacles in addressing cyberbullying, including legal limitations concerning freedom of speech.

    Consequences and Reflections

    • The public rumors about Taylor escalate, with accusations impacting her reputation in school.
    • The story concludes with Taylor recognizing the impact of her experiences, navigating feelings of isolation and the need for support.
    • The narrative ultimately raises awareness about the severe effects of cyberbullying on mental health and the importance of empathy among peers.

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