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What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this.
Why is it effective? Why does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc?

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Denotation:
Connotation:
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn or understand about the characters, setting, plot, etc?

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Include the image of the dialogue above.
Explain what is happening in this section of dialogue.
What does the reader learn or start to understand?
Why is it important to the plot?
Does it reveal characters' personality traits, feelings thoughts, and/or motives?
Does it move the plot forward by motivating characters to make decisions or take action?
Does it reveal important details or secrets?
What can the reader infer?

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In the scene, the main character's family decides to adopt a child. At first, she is excited to have a younger brother, but soon those feelings change into resent and unhappiness. This is a window because I have never had to deal with a situation like this.

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By: Michael Carroll

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Pages:
How I felt reading today:
Did I meet my goal:

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Minutes: 20
Pages: 11
How I felt reading today: Today the author explained the back story of the antagonist of the story - it was quite exciting
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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Minutes: 35
Pages: 7
How I felt reading today: Today, nothing eventful happening in the book. The author is still making the reader aware of the backstory and everything that is happening in the book. Overall, I am enjoying the book so far.
Did I meet my goal: No

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"The gods of your afterlife have no need to FEAR me, Egyptian, for I cannot die." (Superhuman, Page 8)

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"The gods of your afterlife have no need to FEAR me, Egyptian, for I cannot die." (Superhuman, Page 8)

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Denotation: An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat
Connotation: Horrid, scary, and dangerous
The mood being shown in the phrase is negative
The author used this phrase to make us worried and a bit scared about what will happen next
It added suspense and scariness to the story
We learn that Krodin is an extremely menacing and powerful character

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"A crimson blossom appeared on his tunic and grew rapidly." (Superhuman, Page 6)

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"A crimson blossom appeared on his tunic and grew rapidly." (Superhuman, Page 6)

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The figurative language that the author is using is metaphor, and I know this because he uses the word "a"
It is effective because it helps to describe something in a much better way
It helps us learn that Krodin does whatever he wants whenever he wants

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In the scene, the main character is put into a situation where here feels extremely uncomfortable and upset. This is a mirror for me because I have also felt like this before.

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"He stretched up onto his toes to peer over the sea of heads, and spotted something shiny and silver." (Superhuman, Page 13)

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"He stretched up onto his toes to peer over the sea of heads, and spotted something shiny and silver." (Superhuman, Page 13)

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The author is using a metaphor in this phrase. I know this because two things are being compared, and the word "the" is used. It is effective because it helps the reader understand the story in a much easier and efficient way. It helps me learn about the characters, plot, and conflict because it describes something in a much better and more understandable way.

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"The armored HERO touched down in front of him, and stood with his arms folded." (Superhuman, Page 17)

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"The armored HERO touched down in front of him, and stood with his arms folded." (Superhuman, Page 17)

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Denotation: A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
Connotation: Courage, bravery, and hope
The mood being shown in the phrase is positive
The author used this phrase make the readers feel strong emotions towards the hero
It added a sense of hope and happiness to the story
We learn that there is a strong hero living in the world

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"Oh god. Are you okay? Can you hear me?" (Superhuman, Page 29)

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"Oh god. Are you okay? Can you hear me?" (Superhuman, Page 29)

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In this dialogue, the main character has just gotten into a car accident.
The reader begins to understand that horrible things are beginning to take place.
This is important to the plot because it foreshadows the fact that something bad is coming or happening.
It doesn't reveal any specific character traits yet.
The plot moves forward from this because now the reader most likely wants to solve this new issue.
The reader can infer that something terrible is coming or happening, and that the main character will be the one to fight it or solve it.

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"All she could hear was the constant HUM of the helicopters." (Superhuman, Page 64)

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"All she could hear was the constant HUM of the helicopters." (Superhuman, Page 64)

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This figurative is onomatopoeia. I know this because the word "hum" is a sound word.
It is effective because it helps us understand what sound the author is trying to portray. It doesn't contribute to the plot.

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"The girls are being held HOSTAGE if they aren't allowed to tryout for the team that they want."

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"The girls are being held HOSTAGE if they aren't allowed to tryout for the team that they want."

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Denotation: A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition
Connotation: Life-threatening, serious, illegal
The mood being shown is negative
The author used this phrase to progress the story by portraying Cassie's point of view on the things Gus has said.
It adds more detail and persuasion to the story
We learn that Cassie plans on trying out for the boy's team.

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"This can't be a coincidence. We have to get to the bottom of this. We have to be prepared to stop whatever it is." (Superhuman, Page 67)

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"This can't be a coincidence. We have to get to the bottom of this. We have to be prepared to stop whatever it is." (Superhuman, Page 67)

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In this section of dialogue, the main character is assessing all of the bad things that have been happening recently.
The reader now understands that all of these things have been happening on purpose, and that it's up to him and his friends to stop it. It's important to the plot because it gives the readers an idea of what may happen next. The reader is left to inference that they are going to do something about it.

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Minutes: 20
Pages: 16

How I felt reading my book: the book immediately began getting exciting right as I started reading. The way that the book is starting to go is making me excited to read because the scenes in the book are very fun and entertaining.
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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In the scene, the main character is living in a world where there is a horrible disease. I can relate to this because of the current COVID situation.

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In the scene, the character is made to do something that she absolutely hates, against her own will. This is a mirror for me because my parents have done this before in my life.

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In the story, the characters are chased by a very dangerous person. This is a window for me because I have never experienced this.

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"To shuffle off this mortal coil means to die." (This Mortal Coil, Page 37)

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"To shuffle off this mortal coil means to die." (This Mortal Coil, Page 37)

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This figurative language is a metaphor. I know this because the author is comparing two things using the word "to" and "means".
It is effective because it helps us understand the point that the author is trying to get across. It contributes to the plot because it is the name of the book.

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Make a prediction about what you think will happen next. Use information from your story to support your prediction. 

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Make a prediction about what you think will happen next. Use information from your story to support your prediction. 

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In the story, the main characters have been captured by a highly dangerous criminal, and are currently planning their escape. I predict that the characters will escape successfully.

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Minutes: 20
Pages: 16
How I felt reading today: Today, there was lots of action and foreshadowing. They show different character traits from all of the main characters.
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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In the story, the characters all love basketball. This is a mirror for me because I also love basketball.

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In the story, the main character, Gus, feels strongly against a certain decision that is made by one of his best friends, Cassie. Even though he doesn't support it, and is opposed to it, she continues through with her decision. This is a mirror for me because I have felt like Gus when my friends have done this.

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In the story, one of the main characters is a girl who is trying out for the boy's basketball team, which has never been done in the history of their school. This is a window for me because no girl has ever tried out for the boy's team at our school.

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In the story, one of the characters has never had a broken bone or sprained any part of his body. This is a window for me because I have just recently broken my elbow.

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¨He sprinted up the court, like a lion hunting its prey, racing to try and block the now wide open layup that Jack was about to score" (Point Guard, Page 114)

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¨He sprinted up the court, like a lion hunting its prey, racing to try and block the now wide open layup that Jack was about to score" (Point Guard, Page 114)

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The figurative language that the author is using is a simile. I can tell that it is a simile because the author is comparing two things - which are Gus and a lion - and uses the word like."
This is important because it helps the reader better understand exactly what is happening in the story. This shows us that Gus is extremely involved in the game and in the game of basketball.

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"You're as fast as a cheetah" (Point Guard, Page 17)

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"You're as fast as a cheetah" (Point Guard, Page 17)

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This piece of figurative language is a simile. I know that it's a simile because it compares two things - Jack and a cheetah - and uses the word "as."
This is important to the story because it happens at the time of their tryouts, which is important to the characters since they love basketball. It shows us the physical attributes of Jack, and that the people around him recognize those attributes.

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"I just don't LOVE the game of basketball the way you guys do."

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"I just don't LOVE the game of basketball the way you guys do."

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Denotation: An intense feeling of deep affection
Connotation: Happiness, joyfulness, pride, passion
A positive mood is being shown
The author used this phrase to show that Teddy understands that his friends - Jack, Gus, and Cassie - love basketball much more than him.
We learn how much the characters in the story really care about basketball.