Speak Novel Part 1 Review Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the full name of the author?

Laurie Halse Anderson

Where is the setting of the book?

Syracuse, New York

What is the name of the main character's school?

Merryweather High School

What is the name of the main character?

Melinda Signup and view all the answers

What is the main character's ex-bestfriend?

Rachel Signup and view all the answers

Who did the main character make friends with on the first day of school?

Heather Signup and view all the answers

The main character gave her Social Studies teacher what nickname?

Mr. Neck Signup and view all the answers

The main character gave her English teacher what nickname?

Hairwoman Signup and view all the answers

What was the main character's old clique?

The Plain Janes Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the main character's Art teacher?

Mr. Freeman Signup and view all the answers

What object is Melinda assigned to use in Art for the rest of the year?

Tree Signup and view all the answers

What is IT's real name?

Andy Evans Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character's lab partner?

David Petrakis Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of David's experiment?

Going to Harvard Signup and view all the answers

What fairytale did the main character compare her house to?

Alice in Wonderland Signup and view all the answers

Why did Heather come to the main character?

Help set up for Prom Signup and view all the answers

What part of the main character's body does she constantly have a problem with?

Her lip Signup and view all the answers

What did 'Basketball Pole' spill on the main character in the cafeteria?

Mashed potatoes and gravy Signup and view all the answers

What does the main character call the Art Room? (Specific word)

Sanctuary Signup and view all the answers

Who said the quote, 'Ah-ah-ah, you just chose your destiny, you can't change that.'

Mr. Freeman Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal's nickname given by the main character?

Principal Principal Signup and view all the answers

What is Rachel's 'new name' when she starts hanging with the International Club?

Rachelle Signup and view all the answers

What is Heather's plan for her and the main character towards the beginning of the year?

Join five clubs, one for each day of the school week Signup and view all the answers

What is the main character's getaway at school?

An abandoned janitor's closet Signup and view all the answers

What topic did Ivy pull in Mr. Freeman's class?

Clowns Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character's biology teacher?

Ms. Keen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Linda' mean in Spanish?

Pretty Signup and view all the answers

What clan does Heather want to join?

The Marthas Signup and view all the answers

Who stands up to Mr. Neck and gets a tape recorder and a camera put into his room?

David Signup and view all the answers

Where does the main character's mother work?

Efferts Signup and view all the answers

Where does the main character's father work?

Insurance Company Signup and view all the answers

The father buries the Thanksgiving turkey next to the main character's dead beagle. What was the name of the beagle?

Ariel Signup and view all the answers

What job was Heather offered?

Modeling Signup and view all the answers

Where does the main character cut herself?

Her closet Signup and view all the answers

What does IT do to her when she's at the lunch table with the Marthas?

Twirls her ponytail Signup and view all the answers

Who sends the main character a letter on her locker for Valentine's Day?

Heather Signup and view all the answers

What is the main character's punishment, given by the guidance counselor, for not showing up to classes?

MISS Signup and view all the answers

Why does the main character start packing her lunch?

Doesn't want to stand in lunch line Signup and view all the answers

When the main character has an internal debate, the book refers to them as 'Melinda One' and 'Melinda Two.' Which one turns her away from everyone?

Melinda Two Signup and view all the answers

Define pun.

A play on words Signup and view all the answers

Define personification.

The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea Signup and view all the answers

Define simile.

A comparison using 'like' or 'as' Signup and view all the answers

Define metaphor.

A comparison without using like or as Signup and view all the answers

Define symbolism.

A person, place or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests other meanings as well Signup and view all the answers

Mean teacher who writes Melinda up for skipping class and/or being tardy.

Mr. Neck Signup and view all the answers

Tells Melinda that drawing a tree is her 'destiny'.

Mr. Freeman Signup and view all the answers

Teacher who comes up with weird writing prompts.

Hairwoman Signup and view all the answers

Who says the following quote: 'No imagination! What are you 13, 14? You've already let them beat your creativity out of you'?

Mr. Freeman Signup and view all the answers

Identify the literary device: 'Art follows lunch, like a dream follows a nightmare.'

Simile Signup and view all the answers

What type of conflict is this? Melinda has a hard time getting to school because of a huge snowstorm.

Man vs. nature Signup and view all the answers

What type of conflict is this? Melinda gets in trouble for being late to class because the school rules are rigid.

Man vs. society Signup and view all the answers

Identify the literary device: 'I stand in the center aisle of the auditorium, a wounded zebra in a National Geographic special.'

Metaphor Signup and view all the answers

Identify the literary device: 'Mr. Neck storms into class, a bull chasing thirty-three red flags.'

Metaphor Signup and view all the answers

Identify the literary device: 'The words fall like nails on the floor, hard, pointed.'

Simile Signup and view all the answers

'The turkey floats in the sink, a ten-pound turkey iceberg. A turkeyberg. I feel very much like the Titanic.' Is this a simile, metaphor, or an allusion?

Allusion (Titanic) Signup and view all the answers

Melinda's mom loves her job but she cut back on hours to spend more time with Melinda.

False Signup and view all the answers

Melinda told her parents she was going to the end-of-the-summer party and told them what happened when she got home.

False Signup and view all the answers

Maya Angelou provides inspiration for Melinda.

True Signup and view all the answers

Melinda and her family communicate mostly through writing notes to each other.

True Signup and view all the answers

When Mr. Freeman talks about famous painters (Pollock, O'Keefe, etc.), this is a simile, metaphor, personification, or allusion?

Allusion Signup and view all the answers

What theme do the changing mascots, Picasso's phases, and Hairwoman's changing looks relate to?

Identity Signup and view all the answers

An outward reflection of how Melinda is doing on the inside.

Her grades Signup and view all the answers

A symbol of Melinda's isolation.

Closets Signup and view all the answers

Literary allusion to a character who becomes a social outcast.

The Scarlet Letter Signup and view all the answers

A symbol of growth.

Seeds Signup and view all the answers

A symbol of freedom.

Birds Signup and view all the answers

Symbolizes the perception and confrontation of reality.

Mirrors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Setting

Author of the novel: Laurie Halse Anderson
Setting of the story: Syracuse, New York

Main Characters and Relationships

Main character: Melinda
Melinda's ex-best friend: Rachel
Melinda's first friend at school: Heather
Lab partner: David Petrakis
Art teacher: Mr. Freeman
Social Studies teacher: Mr. Neck
English teacher: Hairwoman

School and Structure

Name of Melinda's school: Merryweather High School
Melinda's old clique: The Plain Janes
Principal's nickname: Principal Principal
Melinda's escape spot at school: An abandoned janitor's closet

Key Events and Symbols

Melinda's assigned art project: A tree
Melinda compares her house to the fairytale: Alice in Wonderland
The nickname for Christmas dinner turkey's burial: Ariel (Melinda's deceased beagle)
Heather's plan for clubs: Join five clubs, one for each school day

Character Experiences

Melinda struggles with her lip throughout the story
"Basketball Pole" spills mashed potatoes on Melinda during lunch
Melinda cuts herself in her closet as a coping mechanism
David focuses his science project on getting into Harvard

Literary Devices

Define pun: A play on words
Define personification: Giving human qualities to non-human entities
Define simile: A comparison using "like" or "as"
Define metaphor: A comparison without "like" or "as"
Define symbolism: Objects representing broader meanings

Conflicts and Themes

Melinda's internal conflict: "Melinda One" (chooses engagement) vs. "Melinda Two" (chooses isolation)
Melinda's struggles with societal expectations: Man vs. society conflict
External conflict with nature: Melinda facing difficulties due to a snowstorm
Key themes include identity and isolation, illustrated through changing mascots and mirrors representing perception

Important Quotes and Allusions

Mr. Freeman's quote on destiny regarding art: "Ah-ah-ah, you just chose your destiny, you can't change that."
Reference to famous painters as an allusion in discussions led by Mr. Freeman
Literary allusion to "The Scarlet Letter" as an example of social outcasting

Melinda's Internal State

Melinda's grades serve as an outward reflection of her mental state
Closets symbolize Melinda's isolation throughout the narrative
Seeds symbolize growth, while birds represent freedom within Melinda's life

Miscellaneous

Heather received a modeling offer
Melinda's interactions with her parents primarily conducted through note writing
Maya Angelou serves as a source of inspiration for Melinda

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Test your knowledge of the novel 'Speak' by Laurie Halse Anderson with these flashcards. This quiz covers key characters, settings, and plot points from Part 1 of the book. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the material!