Booked by Alexander Kwame - Novel & Elements of Lit Flashcards

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What is Nick's primary passion at the beginning of the book, and how does it shape his identity?

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Soccer; it defines his social interactions and self-image.

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What is the central conflict Nick faces regarding his father and his father’s vocabulary book, "Weird and Wonderful Words"?

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Nick dislikes the book and feels pressured to read it.

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What role does Mr. MacDonald (Mr. Mac) play in Nick’s life?

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He is a mentor who challenges Nick’s views on academics.

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Osgood-Schlatter Disease

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A painful knee condition affecting adolescents.

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"Resilience" in the context of the book.

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The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

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What is a verse novel?

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A novel written in poetic form rather than prose

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What does internal conflict refer to in a character?

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The inner struggle of a character

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Who is a mentor in the context of the learning material?

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A trusted advisor or guide

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The central idea or message

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Expression in the context of the learning material

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The act of communicating thoughts or feelings