“The Most Important Night of Melanie’s Life”



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The Most Important Night of Melanie’s Life

By Richard Peck

1. There is irony in the title of this story and Melanie’s response to why she couldn’t babysit? What is it? (irony: something you least expect)

2. From the beginning of this story, Author Richard Peck gives the reader insight into Melanie’s character. How does he do it? (look back at the story and pull evidence from the text)

3. Peck uses foreshadowing—giving us “hints” about Ben being a ghost. List some of the examples from the text, meaning exact words from the text (Use quote marks since you are taking words directly from the story.)

4. Figurative Language: List at least 3 examples from the text. You are looking for alliteration, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole—3 different examples.

1. Type of figurative language:

Direct words from text:

2. Type of figurative language:

Direct words from text:

3. Type of figurative language:

Direct words from text:

5. Characters are developed through six specific details--even in short stories. Give direct examples--words from the story--that describe Melanie OR Ben. Pick ONE and circle the name of the one you choose.

MELANIE or BEN (should be words directly from the story)

1. Physical description or appearance:

2. Speech:

3. Thoughts and feelings:

4. Actions and reactions:

5. What others say:

6. Direct comments from the narrator:

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Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Yes, this is a grade. When you finish, put in the block drawer.

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