Study Guide for Speak Novel Test

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When: Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Materials Needed:

1. Writing Utensil

2. Enthusiasm and Readiness to ace the test

Use the following materials to help you study:

1. Speak novel—many of you chose to turn it in

2. 1st MP study guide

3. 2nd MP study guide

4. 3rd MP study guide

5. 4th MP study guide

6. Vocab for 3rd/4th MPs located on back of 4th MP study guide

7. Character Sheet

Know the following:

I. Comprehension of the story including

A. Details of the story

B. Plot developments

C. Character actions

D. Be able to determine true and false statements based on the novel

II. Character Matching—Know the following characters inside and out: A. Hairwoman D. Melinda G. Mr. Neck J. David Petrakis M. Ivy B. Rachel E. Nicole H. Mel’s Parents K. Mr. Freeman

C. Andy Evans F. Mr. Sordino I. Heather L. Mrs. Sordino

III. Be able to match specific quotes stated or thought by the following people:

A. Melinda D. Heather G. Hairwoman J. Andy Evans

B. David Petrakis E. Rachel H. Melinda’s mom K. Principal Principal

C. Ivy F. Mr. Neck I. Melinda’s dad L. Mr. Freeman

IV. Be able to identify specific examples used in the novel of the following literary devices

A. Mood E. Simile I. Foreshadowing M. Climax

B. Metaphor F. Personification J. Exposition N. Theme

C. Allusion G. Symbolism K. Inciting Incident

D. Alliteration H. Irony L. Resolution

V. Know the definitions of the following words

A. Suffragettes D. Indoctrination G. Imbecile

B. Suffrage E. Self-Incrimination H. Loathsome

C. Bigoted F. Incriminate I. Vespiary