Speak by Laurie Anderson

The bus picks up students in groups of four or five. As they walk down the aisle, people who were my middle-school lab partners or gym buddies glare at me. I close my eyes. This is what I've been dreading. As we leave the last stop, I am the only person sitting alone.
^{From Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak. Copyright 1999 by Laurie Halse Anderson}

• First Person 

• Second Person 

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

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What is the narrative perspective used in 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson to convey the protagonist's internal thoughts?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Stream of Consciousness

• Alliteration

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In 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson, what is the main theme explored throughout the novel?

• Friendship

• Courage

• Silence and Voice

• Adventure

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What is the primary setting of 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson?

• A small town

• A high school

• A summer camp

• A big city

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Who is the protagonist in 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson?

• Rachel

• Heather

• Melinda

• Ivy

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What event triggers the protagonist's struggle in 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson?

• A family move

• A school dance

• A summer camp incident

• A party

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Which symbol is frequently used in 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson to represent the protagonist's emotional state?

• A tree

• A river

• A mountain

• A bird

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What is the tone of 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson?

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Romantic

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In 'Speak' by Laurie Anderson, how does the protagonist initially cope with her trauma?

• By talking to friends

• By writing in a journal

• By isolating herself

• By seeking therapy

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