Detention - Symbolism in the book

What does Rosco represent for Dan?

• Freedom

• Loyalty

• happiness

• Anger

What role does Rosco play in Dan's life?

• Mentor

• Friend

• Adversary

• Guide

Explain 2 similarities between Dan and Sima.

Dan eats spam. What does it represent?

• Poverty

• A food Dan enjoys

• Privilege

• Hanger

Who is your favourite character?

• Dan

• Sima

• Rocco

• Miss Aston

The author uses lots of sensory details/verbs in the book. Why?

• To represent fear

• To create an atmosphere

• It was very noisy when the author wrote the book

• The reader can picture better the characters' feelings.

What elements represent the theme of Identity in the book?

• The fact Dan tries to help Sima

• The police

• The school

• Sima's background

What does the symbol of the keyring represent?

How good are you at finding symbolism in Detention?

• I don't get it :(

• I am pretty good at it!

• I am an EXPERT at it!