Question

speak - third marking period study guide
directions: as we read through the third section of the book, answer these questions with complete sentences

1. what is the renewed mascot for merryweather high? what negative connotation does melinda have with them?
2. why does melinda miss school? what does she decide to do?
3. what sort of environment is the mall? how does it differ from the outside?
4. why does melinda like studying symbolism? what is one symbol in the story?
5. why do you think mr. freeman suggests she try to create her tree in a different way? does it work?
6. what happens with heather at lunch? how does this event make you feel?
7. what happens with david petrakis on valentines day? who is the valentine really from?
8. how does melinda react to the valentine? do you think its a reasonable reaction?

Explanation:

These questions are about the novel "Speak" and require literary analysis, interpretation of characters' actions and emotions, and understanding of themes and symbols. The subfield of Arts - Literature is the most appropriate as it deals with the study of literary works, their characters, themes, and symbolism.

Answer:

The subfield is Literature (under Arts).