Diary Entry about Friendship
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What is the main concern of the narrator's classmates?

  • The number of teachers in the class.
  • The lack of holiday savings.
  • The upcoming meeting to decide who moves up to the next form. (correct)
  • The dedication of the narrator's diary.

    • Why are C.N. and Jacques mentioned in the text?

  • They have staked their holiday savings on a bet. (correct)
  • They are the narrator's best friends.
  • They are examples of teachers.
  • They are mentioned as calm students.

    • Which subject is the narrator most unsure about?

  • English
  • Science
  • History
  • Maths (correct)

    • How many teachers does the narrator mention having good relationships with?

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

    What punishment did Mr. Keesing assign to the narrator?

    <p>Extra homework on a specific topic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator feel about writing an essay on 'A Chatterbox'?

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

    What does the speaker feel when considering writing in a diary?

    <p>Lonely and in need of a friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the speaker think 'paper has more patience than people'?

    <p>Because the speaker doesn't want to share their thoughts with anyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason the speaker decides to write in a diary?

    <p>To express feelings and thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker desire in relation to the diary entries?

    <p>To discuss them with a real friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you think the speaker values most at that moment?

    <p>Finding a real friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker fear about writing in a diary?

    <p>That people will judge them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Anne Frank to start keeping a diary?

    <p>Feeling of loneliness and lack of a true friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the diary, why does Anne refer to her diary as 'Kitty'?

    <p>To enhance the image of her long-awaited friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Anne describe her life on the surface?

    <p>Seemingly perfect with loving family and friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason Anne feels she cannot confide in her friends?

    <p>They only talk about ordinary everyday things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Anne feel that writing in a diary is a strange experience?

    <p>She imagines a diary cannot be a true friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of companionship does Anne value the most?

    <p>Getting closer emotionally and confiding in each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Narrator's Classmates

    • The narrator's classmates are mainly concerned with their grades and school performance.

    C.N. and Jacques

    • C.N. and Jacques are mentioned as classmates whom the narrator shares good relationships with.

    Unsure Subject

    • The narrator is most unsure about the subject of history.

    Good Relationships

    • The narrator mentions having good relationships with only two teachers: Mr. Keesing and the history teacher.

    Punishment

    • Mr. Keesing assigned the narrator the task of writing an essay on "A Chatterbox" as punishment for being talkative.

    Writing the Essay

    • The narrator feels apprehensive about writing an essay on "A Chatterbox" because they're unsure how to approach it.

    Diary Writing

    • The speaker feels a sense of freedom and privacy when considering writing in a diary.

    Paper's Patience

    • The speaker believes “paper has more patience than people” because a diary provides a safe space for private thoughts and feelings.

    Reason for Diary

    • The speaker decides to write in a diary primarily because they need an outlet to express their emotions and thoughts freely.

    Diary Entry Desire

    • The narrator hopes their diary entries will help them navigate their thoughts and feelings more effectively.

    Highest Value

    • The narrator values honesty and self-expression above all else at that moment.

    Diary Fear

    • The narrator fears that writing in a diary might lead to unwanted exposure of their private thoughts.

    Anne's Prompt

    • Anne Frank started keeping a diary because she felt a need to express her emotions and experiences during a challenging time.

    "Kitty"

    • Anne refers to her diary as "Kitty" as a way to address it in a personal and intimate way, creating a sense of companionship.

    Surface Life Description

    • Anne describes her surface life as seemingly normal, despite the underlying challenges and limitations imposed by the hiding situation.
    • She refers to it as a "double existence."

    Confiding in Friends

    • Anne feels she cannot confide in her friends because she fears they might inadvertently reveal her family's hiding place.

    Diary Experience

    • Anne finds writing in a diary a strange experience because she feels disconnected from the outside world and experiences a sense of loneliness despite the constant presence of her family.

    Companionship Value

    • In companionship, Anne values honesty, authenticity, and a genuine understanding of her thoughts and feelings.

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    Read a diary entry by a thirteen-year-old girl reflecting on the lack of a true friend despite having loving family and friends. Discover her inner thoughts and emotions on friendship.

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