Speak Laurie Halse Anderson

What other books did Laurie Halse Anderson write?

• Speak

• Forge

• Chains

• All of the above

“Hairwoman wastes twenty minutes taking attendance because she won’t look at us. She keeps her head bent over her desk so the hair flops in front of her face. She spends the rest of class writing on the board and speaking to the flag about our required reading.” (from Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson) This is an example of ______________________ characterization.

• indirect

• direct

“I think [my mom] likes watching the reaction when she says she works in the city...Mom loves doing the things that other people are afraid of.” (from Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson)

This is an example of ________________ characterization.

• indirect

• direct

What is the main theme of the novel 'Speak' by Laurie Halse Anderson?

• A) Friendship

• B) Courage

• C) Silence and finding one's voice

• D) Adventure

Who is the protagonist of 'Speak' by Laurie Halse Anderson?

• A) Melinda Sordino

• B) Heather

• C) Rachel Bruin

• D) Ivy

What event causes Melinda to become an outcast at her school in 'Speak'?

• A) She failed a test

• B) She called the police at a summer party

• C) She moved to a new town

• D) She argued with a teacher

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Speak' to convey Melinda's internal struggles?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Symbolism

What is the significance of the tree motif in 'Speak'?

• A) It represents Melinda's growth and healing

• B) It symbolizes danger

• C) It stands for friendship

• D) It indicates wealth

How does Laurie Halse Anderson use symbolism in 'Speak'?

• A) To describe the setting

• B) To develop characters

• C) To illustrate Melinda's emotional state

• D) To create suspense

What role does art play in Melinda's recovery in 'Speak'?

• A) It distracts her from her problems

• B) It helps her express her emotions

• C) It makes her popular

• D) It has no significant role