1. Trimester I
English

2. Define the following terms :
Theme
Personality Traits
Setting
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3. Possible Answers Theme- a universal lesson
Personality Traits- Before you can define who you are, you have to understand your personality. Ask yourself a question, such as “What do I like to do?” or "who am I?" When you can answer that question, then you can use the information to discover what your personality is.
Setting- Time and place in which the story occurs

4. List two themes that were evident in Gathering Blue
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5. Possible Answers: Overcoming Obstacles The ability to create change
The value of freedom

6. Personality Traits Discuss Personality Traits of Kira
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7. Possible Answers
Courageous
Determined
Intelligent
Motviated

8. Setting List three words that come to mind when describing the Fen.
Define what it means to “barter”
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9. Possible Answers: Fen Dangerous Dehumanized Mischievous actions
Poor – lower class
Barter : To trade, exchange, negotiate, haggle, bargain

10. MOOD
Define the literary term “mood” and give a specific example from Gathering Blue.
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11. Possible Answer
Mood: Disposition or attitude- a temporary state of mind or feeling.
Examples:
Gloomy- when Kira realizes she is a prisoner in the Council of Edifice

12. Dystopian Protagonists True or False
Please Answer True or False to the following statements:
Feels trapped and is struggling to escape
Understands the government and ruler
Is the only one who sees what is wrong with his or her society

13. Possible Answers
1: True
2: False- Questions the government
3: True

14. Dystopian Protagaonist
Discuss several ways Kira is different from the other citizens in her community
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15. Possible Answers Kira is a skilled and talented weaver
Kira can experience different “Knowledges”
Kira has feelings and is caring for others

16. Dynamic Character- a character who goes through a change
Discuss how Matt can be seen as a dynamic character and write down your best answer.
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17. Possible Answer
In the beginning of the story Matt is selfish and has mischievous behavior, however as the story progresses Kira teaches him to be considerate of others, so Matt discovers blue.

18. List three traits that a dystopian society has…
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19. Possible Answers
Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance
Citizens live in a dehumanized state
A leader or symbol is worshipped by the citizens of the society

20. Symbolism Discuss and list five symbols in the novel Gathering Blue.
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21. Possible Answer Blank Space on Singer’s Robe Blue The Worship-Object
The Singer’s Chains
Kira’s Cloth Scrap
Thomas’ carved piece of wood

22. Symbolism
Which symbol in Gathering Blue represents freedom and why is freedom significant in this novel? How do people in Kira’s society attain freedom?

23. Possible Answers
BLUE
Kira’s society is controlled and the only way to attain freedom is by escaping or death

24. IRONY Define the literary term irony
Give at least two example of irony

25. Possible Answers Irony: When the opposite happens of what is expected
Examples:
Jamison killing Christopher, but saving Kira
Matt calling Christopher’s community broken
Instead of Kira leaving she stays behind

26. Conflict Give an example of Man vs. Society
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27. Possible Answers
The idea of “beasts” are used to keep the citizens in control
The Council of Edifice capturing the children’s skills

28. Constructed Response
What are two ways to begin your open ended response?

29. Possible Answers
T.A.G: Title,Author, Genre, words from the question and two reasons
Hook and then T.A.G.

30. List three examples of confident voice

31. Possible Answers It is clear that It is obvious that
It is apparent positively
It is evident

32. Powerful Verbs
List 4 power verbs you would use in your constructed response

33. Possible Answers Exemplifies Demonstrates Illustrates Infers Proves
Etc.