Tuesday, January 27, 2015

3/8

Title: Just Listen
Author: Sarah Dessen
Page #: 92-138
Question: Identify the point of view and discuss how the author develops the perspective of the character and/or narrator by revealing S.T.E.A.L. Then, evaluate how the POV influence a reader's attitude towards the protagonist or antagonist. 
Response: In Just Listen, written by Sarah Dessen, the point of view is first person. The point of view influences a reader's attitude because of how the protagonist is acting and how they feel. As the story moves on, Annabel gets her own perspective and at school, she feels she is unwanted because she does not have her best friend anymore. Her ex-best friend, Sophie, makes Annabel feel uneasy because she calls her mean names in school.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

2/8

Title: Just Listen
Author: Sarah Dessen
Page #: 46-92
Question: Name the protagonist of your novel. Identify the type of character the protagonist is. Provide a detailed analysis of his/her characterization - S.T.E.A.L. (see your shared drive for explanation of S.T.E.A.L.)
Response: The protagonist in "Just Listen", is Annabel Greene. Annabel Greene is a popular model in her teenage years. She is five feet eight inches  tall and has blond hair and blue eyes. Annabel dresses in skirts and preppy shirts. Her family acts like she is not as important as her other two sisters. Annabel's voice is almost unheard in her family. Annabel does not act out, she is very respectful to her parents.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

1/8

Title: Just Listen
Author: Sarah Dessen
Page #: 1-46
Question: Restate the question in its entirety here. This will help ensure that you address ALL parts of the writing assignment!
Response:
Title: Just Listen
Author: Sarah Dessen
Career Focus: Psychology
Total  Pages: 371 pages
Divided by Eights: 46, 92, 138, 184, 230, 276, 322, 371