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1
"I didn't know that I was heading into a full-fledged dramatic disaster" is an example of
symbolism
simile
metaphor
foreshadowing
2
The
foreshadowing
throughout the book built up the
suspense
because
We thought Jackie might become a star
We thought the play would be a success
We thought Mrs. Abernathy would get fired
We thought the play would be a disaster
3
"...my spirits had risen like a swarm of butterflies..." is an example of a
foreshadowing
simile
metaphor
character
4
Jackie's boss did not publish her book, saying it was "not believable." Why was this ironic?
She made it all up anyway!
Everybody become actors!
It really did happen!
Jackie's editor was rude!
5
Even though the play was a disaster, why does Jackie feel good?
She worked hard and did well
All of the above
Her principal complimented her
The play made her realize she works well behind the scenes
6
Which line from the book is an example of a simile?
"The play was doomed"
"Some people aren't organized, but they have other gifts."
"My stomach felt more and more like a cement mixer"
"The fact that no one came to rehearsal spelled disaster"
7
"A pool of light flooded the stage" is an example of
a metaphor
foreshadowing
a simile
theme
8
An example of a
spoof
is
a documentary about Seaworld
a memoir about a drama club
Alex Baldwin playing Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live
The Last Leaf
9
Which line best represents the theme of the book?
"...getting satisfaction from working hard"
"...you discover the people you can count on"
"I realized acting wasn't my gift"
"Mrs. Abernathy's gift was generosity"
10
"Darkness
shrouded
the empty auditorium." In this context,
shrouded
means...
covered, concealed from view
brightened, easier to see
shined
wrap for burial