No More Dead Dogs
by Gordon Korman, Presentation by Devendra Kachole
Point of view-1st person
Example- I rushed over and leaned out. It was Nathaniel Spitzner,rocketing down my street on Rollerblades
Characterization
An enormous gasp sucked all the air out of the cafetaria.For an instant , I was at the center of attention, surrounded by total silence
(This passage shows the the character has done something the has drawed everyones attention.)
I was stuck on the truth than ever.For me, honesty wasn't just the best policy;it was the only one.
(This passage shows that the character is very honest.)
Theme
Sometimes life gives you hard choices, but you have to end up doing the right thing
Wallace has to decide whether to stay at home on the night of the play or stop who ever is trying to sabotage the play.
Figurative Language
A chorus of grumbles bubbled up in the locker room
(personification used to describe what is happning)
I was waving the scimmage shirt like a battle flag
(Simile used to describe a action)
Dialogue
The Passages I am going to read to you both reflect on the main conflict of the story