ELA 24-25 Flashcards
Motif - hero
parents/ children relationship
Theme-
what happens in the book
Idiom
a phrase that is not understood on its own. The meaning has to be understood by the reader - “once in a blue moon.” “It’s raining cats and dogs.” “It’s a piece of cake.”
Simile
comparisons using like or as
Metaphor
comparisons not using like or as
Symbol
an object that represents something other than itself :
Basketball= symbolizes a source of comfort and a bond with Daniel
symbolizes a source of comfort and a bond with Daniel
mermaid CD
symbolizes good times with Carley’s mother and times when she shows love to Carley
Mr. Long Neck giraffe
symbolizes the bond between Carley and Michael Eric
Julie Murphy
foster mom
Carley Connors
main character
Mrs. Connors
og mom
Michael Eric
foster brother had a sezure
Daniel
foster brother doesn’t like carley
Rainer
boy in class who she had a freak out in front of
Mr. Ruben
her teacher
Toni/ Charity Byers
-partners for history project
Mrs. MacAvoy
putted carley with the murphys
Dennis
guy who abused her