Speak first marking period

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Who is the main character of the story 'Speak'?

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Melinda Sordino

Front

How does Melinda's family communicate?

Back

By notes on the kitchen counter.

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Why does Melinda act like she doesn't want to participate in Halloween?

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She does not want her parents to know she wasn't invited to any Halloween parties.

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Why does Melinda describe her room as belonging to an alien?

Back

She has changed so much over the summer it no longer reminds her of herself.

Front

What is the setting of 'Speak'?

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Merryweather High School, Syracuse, NY.

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What does Melinda's character represent in the story?

Back

The struggles of adolescence and the impact of trauma.

Front

What is a significant theme in 'Speak'?

Back

The importance of finding one's voice.

Front

How does Melinda's art class influence her?

Back

It provides her a way to express her feelings and experiences.

Front

What role does friendship play in Melinda's life?

Back

It highlights her isolation and the challenges of reconnecting with peers.

Front

What does the tree symbolize in Melinda's art?

Back

Her growth and healing process.