Holes: Ch.13-24, journal questions
Chapter 13
8) An author will use repetition (the repeated use of a word or phrase) to emphasize an idea. What sentence is repeated three times in the first six paragraphs of Chapter 13? What do you think the author is trying to highlight through this repetition?
9) At the end of Chapter 13, X-ray tells Stanley to move up one place in line. what might this indicate (show)?
Chapter 14 +15
10) Write a character description of the Warden based on what you have learned about her so far.
8) An author will use repetition (the repeated use of a word or phrase) to emphasize an idea. What sentence is repeated three times in the first six paragraphs of Chapter 13? What do you think the author is trying to highlight through this repetition?
9) At the end of Chapter 13, X-ray tells Stanley to move up one place in line. what might this indicate (show)?
Chapter 14 +15
10) Write a character description of the Warden based on what you have learned about her so far.
- Include both how she looks physically as well as personality traits in your description.
- Are there certain events in the story that show the Warden's personality? What are those events? Explain.
Chapter 16-19
Choose 2 of the follow questions:
11) In this section of the novel, the author says that Stanley's "heart had hardened" (p.82) over the past several weeks. Explain what you think the author means by this. If you can, give examples from the text to support your thoughts.
12) "One thing was for certain: They weren't just digging to build character. They were definitely looking for something." (p.71: Ch.15) What do you think the campers were looking for? Explain why you think this.
13) In your opinion, why do you think X-Ray is the leader of the boys? Reflect and give examples from the text to support your answer.
Chapter 20- 24
14) Look at the description of Green Lake that opens Chapter 23. How does the Green Lake of 110 years ago compare or contrast with the Green Lake of the present?
15) Write a quote analysis for the following quote:
Quote: "Is something wrong with my face? " (p.104)
Characters:
Paraphrase:
What does it tell you?
Chapter 20- 24
14) Look at the description of Green Lake that opens Chapter 23. How does the Green Lake of 110 years ago compare or contrast with the Green Lake of the present?
15) Write a quote analysis for the following quote:
Quote: "Is something wrong with my face? " (p.104)
Characters:
Paraphrase:
What does it tell you?