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Lesson 12: Analyze the use of stereotype

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"Yeah, so I pretended to have a little money. I pretended to be middleclass. I pretended I belonged.

Nobody knew the truth" (119).

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Why does Junior lie about how much money his family has? Use one or
two specific details to prove your point.

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graded from 0-5.
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What does this lie show about how Junior feels towards the other Reardan students at the beginning of
the chapter? Use one or two specific details to prove your point.
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"I ordered pancakes for Penelope and me. I ordered orange juice and coffee and a side order of toast and
hot chocolate and French fries, too, even though I knew I wouldn't be able to pay for any of it.
I figured it was my last meal before my execution, and I was going to have a feast" (125).
What technique does Junior use when he says, "I figured it was my last meal before my execution?"
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In one word, state the tone that this technique creates:

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Explain how the technique you chose contributes to the tone of this quote. Use one or two pieces of
specific evidence to support your answer, and continue your answer on the next page.
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"And as they walked together toward Earl, I realized that Roger and Penelope looked good together.
They looked natural. They looked liked they should be a couple" (124)
"And Roger, being of kind heart and generous pocket, and a little bit racist, drove me home that night.
And he drove me home plenty of other nights, too.
If you let people into your life a little bit, they can be pretty damn amazing" (129).
How do Junior's feelings towards Roger change from before the diner scene to after it? Write a twoparagraph response to answer. The first paragraph should discuss Junior's feelings before the diner
scene; the second paragraph should discuss how those feelings change after the diner and why. Both
should include two pieces of specific evidence.
First paragraph:
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