Bronx Masquerade Recap

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What is the name of the English teacher in Bronx Masquerade?

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Mr. Ward

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What does Diondra secretly see herself as?

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An artist.

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What theme is shown through the students creating poems in Bronx Masquerade?

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Each student creating a poem that describes who they really are.

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What literary device is used in the sentence: 'I jump off the sofa, like it's on fire.'?

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Simile.

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What is Diondra's main conflict in Bronx Masquerade?

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She hopes her dad will accept that she is an artist and not a basketball player.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is a 'simile'?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'conflict' refer to in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is the significance of poetry in Bronx Masquerade?

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It allows students to express their true selves and share their experiences.

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What does the character Tyrone contribute to the theme of Bronx Masquerade?

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He provides perspective on his classmates and their poetry.