Speak Flashcard - 2nd Marking Period

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Who discovers Melinda while she is hanging posters?

Back

Andy.

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Who does Melinda hang a poster of in her closet?

Back

Maya Angelou.

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What happens to Melinda during biology class?

Back

She passes out and hits her head.

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Which athletic former friend of Melinda suggests that she should join the basketball team?

Back

Nicole.

Front

What gift causes Melinda to tear up and almost talk to her parents?

Back

Sketch pad and charcoal pencils.

Front

What is the significance of Maya Angelou in Melinda's life?

Back

Maya Angelou represents strength and resilience, inspiring Melinda.

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How does Melinda's relationship with her parents affect her?

Back

It creates feelings of isolation and misunderstanding.

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What role does art play in Melinda's healing process?

Back

Art serves as an outlet for her emotions and a means of expression.

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What does the poster of the Mona Lisa symbolize for Melinda?

Back

It symbolizes her struggle with identity and self-expression.

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How does Melinda's experience in high school reflect broader themes of adolescence?

Back

It highlights issues of peer pressure, trauma, and the search for self.