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irony- the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.
"son, you can't go around painting yourself black, you hear?" "Because you should not want to be like black people or jewish people or anyone who is........not us. === These are two examples how jews and minorities are not liked during this time. BUT HOW ARE THESE EXAMPLES OF IRONY? === ====metaphor- a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our god.”==== "She settled into the long arms of grass, lying back." "The summer of 39 was in a hurry, or perhaps liesel was." Both of these are non-human, but have human qualities.

allusion- a passing or casual reference
====personification- the attributation of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions.==== "It's pathetic- how a man can stand by and do nothing as a whole nation cleans out the garbage and makes itself great."- Hans personifies the average Nazi at this time. "Don't wave to a Arschloch,," She said. "Now hurry up." -- Rosa Hubermann embodies the average cranky way she always is. THE FIRST ONE IS PERSONIFICATION, BUT THE SECOND EXAMPLE IS NOT.

====symbolism- the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.==== On page 224, the pictures symbolize what Liesel is feeling. "The words clobbered her in the back."-- Symbolizing how powerful Pfiffkus' words were when she herd them. GOOD START. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOT QUITE COMPLETE.


 * __Vocabulary from the book:__**

Perhaps it would cause less frustration in coping with the girl’s lack of ability. Coping- dealing with, putting up with something. Perhaps it would cause less frustration in dealing with the girl’s lack of ability.

Still, Initially, Hans appeared a little uncomfortable. Initially- pertaining to, or occurring at the beginning. Still, in the beginning, Hans Appeared a little uncomfortable.

Trauma of wetting the bed. Trauma- something very bad that takes place to your body The very bad incident of wetting the bed.

Fluency-filled triumph. Fluency- spoken or written with ease. Very easy-filled triumph.

The words trotted out, involuntarily. Involuntarily- independent of one's will The words trotted out, Independent of one’s will.

To be on the verge of something than to actually be it. Verge- on the edge To be on the edge of something that to actually be it.

She asked him question, very amiable. Amiable- having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities She asked him a question, very pleasantly.

The strange thing was that she vaguely comforted by that thought. Vaguely- very dull, boring. The strange thing was that she plainly comforted by that thought.

Still, the girl persisted. Persisted- to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, esp. in spite of opposition. Still, the girl stuck with it.

The Nazi’s partisans of Molching wanted the celebration to be especially befitting. Partisans- an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause. The Nazi’s group of Molching wanted the celebration to be especially befitting.

The Nazi’s partisans of Molching wanted the celebration to be especially befitting. Befitting- suitable; proper; becoming. The Nazi’s partisans of Molching wanted the celebration to be especially fitting.

Now seems like a good time to introduce them a little more comprehensively. Comprehensively- of large scope. Now seems like a good time to introduce them a little more in depth.

That Infernal Accordian! Infernal- hellish; fiendish; diabolical. That hellish accordian!

Trudy and Mama sat silently, sacredly, as did Liesel. Sacredly- devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated. Trudy and Mama sat silently, Devoted, as did Liesel.

Papa eyes started corroding. Corroding- to eat or wear away gradually as if by gnawing. Papa eyes started wearing away.


 * Assignment #2

Internal Conflict**- in literature and drama, a struggle which takes place in the protagonist's mind and through which the character reaches a new understanding or dynamic change.
 * External Conflict**- in literature, a struggle between the protagonist and another character against nature or some outside force.

- When she has nightmares about her brother. - When she struggles to say thank you to the Mayors wife. - When she is worried about her mother scolding her, after she got all muddy and wet with Rudy. - When she gets in the fight with the boys from her class. - When her and Rudy bicker at one another. - After they steal from the farmer, and the farmer himself comes running and yelling after her.
 * 3 examples of Internal for Liesel**
 * 3 examples of External for Liesel**

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Internal conflict takes place throughout the whole book. It is a struggle which takes place in the protagonist's mind and through which the character reaches a new understanding or dynamic change. One example of this kind of conflict is then Liesel has horrible nightmares about her dead brother. This does not only happen once, but almost every night. In her bedroom every night, Liesel always wakes up crying and yelling, because she sees her brother the dream she was having. But thankfully, Hans, Liesel's father, is always there to calm her down, and soothe her. After all of the crying, Liesel and her loving father read books, and then fall back asleep. Another example of this conflict, is when she struggles to say thank you to the mayors wife. After being let into their house, and explore there amazing library, Liesel just leaves without thanking the wife. Liesel scolds herself about this, and after a short time, she returns to the house and thanks the quiet women. And lastly, when Liesel and Rudy choose to race down a muddy and wet track, only for a small bet. If Leisel won, she would not have to play goalie, but if she lost, she would have to kiss Rudy. After the race, they are both swamped with mud, and Liesel worries about her mother, "Killing her." These are all examples of Internal conflict.======

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External conflict also takes place throughout this Novel. This is in literature, a struggle between the protagonist and another character against nature or some outside force. The first example of this, is when Liesel Beats up two boys from her class. As we all know, Liesel is not the best reader. during a regular class day, she is asked to read from a book if front of her class. Of coarse, she could not do it. After, one boy kept making fun of her, and Liesel snapped. She kicked the boy in the groin, and started wailing on him. after a few minutes of punching and blood, she took down another boy. After the fighting, she was sent to sit alone. Next, When Liesel and Rudy bicker at one another. This bickering takes place all the time. They proceed to call one another pigs in German, and it just never stops. And lastly, a fter they steal from the farmer, and the farmer himself comes running and yelling after her. This is because Liesel and some other children were stealing from him. But they do not get caught, and everything goes fine. These are all examples of external conflict. **3 examples of internal for Rosa - Her struggle about how she is a bad cook. - Her horrible snoring. - How she never helps Liesel with her nightmares. ****3 examples of external for Rosa** - How she always fights with her husband Hans. - How she always verbally, and physically abuses Liesel. - How she always smack talks her clients. =====

====Throughout the book, Rosa faces many Internal conflicts. This is in literature and drama, a struggle which takes place in the protagonist's mind and through which the character reaches a new understanding or dynamic change. The first example of this is how Rosa always struggles with how she is a very bad cook. Throughout the book, she makes only pee/**pea** soup, and it is awful. Liesel and Hans both think this. This problem has not gotten solved yet, because that is still all she makes. The next example is her horrible snoring. One time when this is brought up is when Max and Liesel are in her room reading, and the narrator of the story says she gives the snorer on the train a run for their money. This is an example of internal conflict. (**D****oes Rosa know she snores)?** And lastly, how she never helps Liesel with her nightmares. Every night, Liesel wakes up with a nightmare, and Hans always helps, while Rosa sleeps. I think this is a problem because should also be helping. These are all examples of internal Conflict for Rosa.==== ====Throughout this novel, Rosa faces External conflicts. This is in literature, a struggle between the protagonist and another character against nature or some outside force. The first example of this kind of conflict is how Rosa always fights with her husband Hans. Throughout the story, Rosa is always picking fights with Hans, and abusing him. Even when she is in a good mood, she calls him names, and beats him down. Next, How Rosa always verbally, and physically abuses Liesel. Everyday, no matter what is going on, Rosa always calls Liesel names, and forces her to do things she does not want to do. For example, Rosa makes Liesel drop of the cloths to her clients. This has not yet been solved, but Liesel puts up with it. And lastly, How she always smack talks her clients. In the beginning, Liesel and her mother always dropped of the clothing with one another, and Rosa would never stop talking about how mean, lazy, and weird the people are. This is an External conflict because she is talking about someone else, and this is a problem. These are all examples of external conflicts.====

Good examples of conflict and good explanations. Mrs. M

**Assignment #3**
====The Nazi group was a huge organization consisting of over 100,000 people. In 1926, the NSDAP formed a special division to engage the student population. Most children were forced into this. The youth groups often trained young men and women to become members of the military. The purpose of this organization is to secure a greater share of the world's future for the Germans, as well as the expansion of the German territory and growth of the German race until it constitutes the largest, most powerful nation in the world and dominates the entire globe. The killing of the Jews and other types of "trash" was to rid the world of "inferior species", for the Germans were disillusioned by war slogans. he believed that he needed to conquer all other impure races. in doing so he believed that he would create a elite race. The reason that Hitler came to be the dictator of Germany was that in his early years, his dream of becoming an artist was shattered by what he thought to be a Jewish professor, his hatred toward them started to grow. He blamed the Jews for the loss of WW1. He wanted to annihilate not just the Jews but the gypsies, the poles, and the mentally and physically incapable as well. Having this huge Nazi party, it helped him overcome what he wanted, and start his defeat. INTERESTING HOW THE BEGINNING OF HIS HATRED STARTED FROM SOMEONE WHOM HE THOUGHT WAS A JEW, AND MAYBE WASN'T??? IS ALL OF THIS PARAGRAPH WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS; EITHER GIVE CREDIT TO THE PERSON WHO WROTE IT, OR PARAPHRASE THE IDEAS INTO YOUR OWN SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND IT. MRS. M 5/15 ====


 * Assignment #4**

====These two words, bandwagon and scapegoat, both have a connection to this novel. Bandwagon, which means a party, cause, movement, etc., that by its mass appeal or strength readily attracts many followers, has a big connection with this time period. Nazism is a bandwagon because of of this: there are so many people in this great party, that people are joining only because others are joining. On the other hand, scapegoat, which means a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place, represents the Jewish community. They are taking the blame for Hitlers wrath and anger, and they can not do anything about it. As I said, these two words have a huge connection with the Holocaust, and the suffering of many people.==== GREAT EXPLANATION FOR THESE TWO IDEAS. WELL EXPLAINED! MRS. M 5/15