Heartbeat by David Yoo

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What aspect of Dave’s personality most affects the plot of the story?

Back

He wants to fit in.

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How did Dave change by the end of the story?

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Dave went from wishing he was different in the beginning of the story, to accepting himself in the end.

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What change in Dave leads to the story’s resolution?

Back

He stops caring what people think.

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What is figurative language?

Back

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

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What is literal language?

Back

Language that means exactly what it says, without any exaggeration or metaphor.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

Give an example of figurative language from the story.

Back

'Smushing my lungs together like a male girdle.'

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What does it mean to accept oneself?

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To recognize and embrace one's own identity and qualities without wishing to change.

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How does peer pressure affect Dave's decisions?

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It influences him to change his behavior in order to fit in with his friends.

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What role does self-esteem play in Dave's character development?

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Dave's self-esteem fluctuates throughout the story, impacting his actions and relationships.