Speak Marking Period 1 Flashcard

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How does Heather’s plan to join clubs affect her relationship with the narrator?

Back

The narrator doesn’t want to join clubs and Heather's need to join a club is pushing the narrator away.

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What tone is established in the narrator’s relationship with Mr. Neck on the first day of school?

Back

He is strict, does not give students breaks, and is not an understanding person.

Front

What does the narrator mean by saying, 'My room belongs to an alien'?

Back

She feels like it belongs to someone else as it doesn’t resemble her current self, and she is struggling to figure out her new identity.

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How is the narrator using 'strength' in a figurative sense when commenting on Nicole’s ability to change in front of the gym class?

Back

Nicole has confidence, something that the narrator lacks.

Front

Why does David Petrakis not get bullied at school?

Back

He is way too smart and assertive for kids to bother him.

Front

What is the significance of Heather's need to join clubs in the context of friendship?

Back

It highlights the differences in interests and priorities between her and the narrator.

Front

How does the narrator's perception of Mr. Neck influence her attitude towards school?

Back

It creates a sense of apprehension and discomfort in the school environment.

Front

What does the narrator's feeling about her room suggest about her personal identity?

Back

It indicates a struggle with self-identity and a desire for self-discovery.

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In what way does Nicole's confidence serve as a contrast to the narrator's feelings?

Back

It emphasizes the narrator's insecurities and lack of self-assurance.

Front

What role does assertiveness play in David Petrakis's social interactions at school?

Back

It acts as a protective factor against bullying.