House Arrest Week 17-51

Front

Why does the author misspell words in the first poem under Week 22?

Back

She is playing with words to let the reader know they should be read differently.

Front

How does Timothy feel about school?

Back

It's super annoying and slowing down his life.

Front

What impresses Timothy about James when James helps them move into the new apartments?

Back

James is surprisingly strong and muscular.

Front

Which statement by Timothy is an insult?

Back

The state should ask for its money back.

Front

How many syllables are in the lines of the poem titled 'A school haiku:' on page 254?

Back

5-7-5.

Front

What is the significance of word play in poetry?

Back

Word play can create multiple meanings and engage the reader's imagination.

Front

Define 'syllable'.

Back

A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants.

Front

What is a haiku?

Back

A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

Front

Why might a character express annoyance about school?

Back

Characters may feel that school disrupts their personal growth or freedom.

Front

What does it mean to insult someone?

Back

To insult someone means to speak to them in a disrespectful or hurtful way.