Symbolism in "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle": An Analysis
In the novel, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi, a thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder and changes from a full-skirt wearing …
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Examples of Nonfiction Book Genres: Information for Students, Parents and Educators
How do nonfiction stories differ from fictional selections? Learn more about nonfiction and as we identify and define the genres that fall into this …
Continue ReadingQuotes From 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury
What was Ray Bradbury’s message? Read an analysis of important quotes from “The Martian Chronicles” to get a better understanding of …
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Just read the “Martian Chronicles” by Ray Bradbury? This character list will help you keep all the details straight, as well as provide a …
Continue ReadingAnalyzing the Millennium Series - Lisbeth Salander of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Lisbeth Salander is the anti-hero of the Millennium Trilogy, a high-functioning autistic who leaves behind her a trail of bleeding bikers and cracked …
Continue ReadingCaldecott and Newbery Awards Winners: A List from 1922 to the Present
Use this list to help you choose literature selections to read, study or report on. Book titles, authors and award years are provided.
Continue ReadingCatch-22: A Description of Symbols and Motifs
This article goes through symbols and motifs in the novel. Motifs are devices and other elements that appear several times throughout a story to …
Continue ReadingEsperanza Rising Questions and Test Review
This list of detailed Esperanza Rising questions and test review will assist with reading comprehension for the first half of the novel, Esperanza …
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These basic Esperanza Rising study questions about the protagonist can stimulate conversations about the novel and allow students to demonstrate their …
Continue ReadingJabberwocky Definitions - A Study Guide for Lewis Carroll's Classic Poem
Lewis Carroll was an author and poet with a good dose of imagination and a delightful way of using language to create words that were entirely new, …
Continue ReadingSudy Guide to the Major Themes in Heller's Catch-22
Here you will find a description and explanation of the major themes from Joseph Heller’s Catch-22.
Continue ReadingMoby-Dick AP Test Preparation: Sample Essay Questions
Find help preparing for the AP with these sample essay questions, using elements from Moby-Dick that you would need to include in a correct response.
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