The kind of jargon/slang that is used in "Playing With Matches" is modern American Slang. Mostly the way teens these days talk. Nothing too special but in a way to where it's less proper. The novel is set to be in St. Christopher, MO. Also, there is St. Charles, St. Louis, Mid Rivers Mall, and other parts of MO we are well aware of. The region where the story takes place is represented well because there were specific places to where it set the scenes and the way the characters behaved. Also, who lives around here know exactly what the author is talking about. K.S.
The types of jargons that are present in this novel are mostly typical high school jargons like ACT. Also, one of the ways the author expresses the main character is by the use of his jargons by describing his individuality. For example, Leon is obviously a nerd but when he talks about Bart Axelrod and H.P. Lovecraft and old Captain Kirk, we learn through these jargons that he is into science fiction and he loves playing video games. The story is set in Missouri, Zummer High school. The region is represented well in the novel because when the author describes about the high school classes and high school halls reader is immediately drawn into the memories of high school. He starts describing the high school from the beginning of his novel starting from chapter 2.
I don't think there really is any dialect. Since the book is all about teenagers, there is a lot of slang that teenagers use. The book is set in St. Christopher, Missouri. Which is a suburb of St.Louis. I think the region is represented well just because this book is set where we live. The author talks about Francis Howell High which is only about 15 minuets away from our school. If I didn't live here I wouldn't think the region was represented well because I wouldn't know what the author was referring to.
I wasn't satisfied with the ending that much to tell you the truth. I was kind of hoping more from it and it was sorta like a dead end for me. You wait for a grand finale and then you come to a stop with nothing. However, I think the ending wasn't that bad, just could do better. I think this book was chosen as recipient of the Gateway Book Award because it catches teenagers into the reading and relates to our lives. It's cute, and funny. Girls and guys can read it and even adults. I recommend this book to anyone and defiantly a fast read! K.S.
I was kind of disappointed with the ending because not all the characters got what they wanted, but then at the same time I was satisfied with the ending because it was a sincere ending and nothing too dramatic. I think the reason this book was in the gateway book awards is because the story was relatable even though there were some misconceptions, the story did hold some moral and honest principals.
Playing with Matches by Brian Matched is about a boy who is kind d of an outcast at school. He meets Melody, who is a burn victim, and they become great friends. Then there's Amy, who is the prettiest girl in school. Leon has liked her since 4th grade. Amy starts to show Leon more attention and Leon is forced to choose between them. On a scale of 1-10 I give it an 8 because I think the author could have had a better ending.
This book is about the protagonist Leon Sanders who is a nerd and has some issues with his love life. “Three billion women in the world, and the universe couldn’t spare one for Leon Sanders.” First, he struggles getting a girl because he thinks nobody likes him. Then when he finally does, he gets trapped between two girls. Leon struggles between Melody Hennon, a badly scared faced girl but sweet, and Amy, a beautiful and popular girl. His choice affects the hearts of these girls and his own. I thought the author portrayed the characters well because they were almost all had to change into better person till the end of the novel. I had some disappointments with the main character Leon Sanders but he turned out to be a better character at the end of the novel when he made his choice about the two girls.
Leon Sanders is a self-professed loser. He always felt as if he's invisible, but the moment he had to pair up for a project with the school freak, he knew he would be getting the attention. Melody is a burn victim ever since she was little and never thought of herself falling for anyone or even liked by a boy. Later on Leon finds out all that's hidden behind her scars and starts to like Melody. However, ever since Leon can remember he was always dreaming about getting with Amy(most popular girl in the school). And when he does he starts to realize looks isn't the only thing that matters. It's what's on the inside and out, even if it means scarred face. I loved this book and with it's funny, interesting moments it's a book that is a "cannot put down" book. Also, a very fast read and satisfying. K.S.
The kind of jargon/slang that is used in "Playing With Matches" is modern American Slang. Mostly the way teens these days talk. Nothing too special but in a way to where it's less proper. The novel is set to be in St. Christopher, MO. Also, there is St. Charles, St. Louis, Mid Rivers Mall, and other parts of MO we are well aware of. The region where the story takes place is represented well because there were specific places to where it set the scenes and the way the characters behaved. Also, who lives around here know exactly what the author is talking about.
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The types of jargons that are present in this novel are mostly typical high school jargons like ACT. Also, one of the ways the author expresses the main character is by the use of his jargons by describing his individuality. For example, Leon is obviously a nerd but when he talks about Bart Axelrod and H.P. Lovecraft and old Captain Kirk, we learn through these jargons that he is into science fiction and he loves playing video games.
ReplyDeleteThe story is set in Missouri, Zummer High school. The region is represented well in the novel because when the author describes about the high school classes and high school halls reader is immediately drawn into the memories of high school. He starts describing the high school from the beginning of his novel starting from chapter 2.
S.H.
I don't think there really is any dialect. Since the book is all about teenagers, there is a lot of slang that teenagers use. The book is set in St. Christopher, Missouri. Which is a suburb of St.Louis. I think the region is represented well just because this book is set where we live. The author talks about Francis Howell High which is only about 15 minuets away from our school. If I didn't live here I wouldn't think the region was represented well because I wouldn't know what the author was referring to.
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I wasn't satisfied with the ending that much to tell you the truth. I was kind of hoping more from it and it was sorta like a dead end for me. You wait for a grand finale and then you come to a stop with nothing. However, I think the ending wasn't that bad, just could do better. I think this book was chosen as recipient of the Gateway Book Award because it catches teenagers into the reading and relates to our lives. It's cute, and funny. Girls and guys can read it and even adults. I recommend this book to anyone and defiantly a fast read!
ReplyDeleteK.S.
I was kind of disappointed with the ending because not all the characters got what they wanted, but then at the same time I was satisfied with the ending because it was a sincere ending and nothing too dramatic.
ReplyDeleteI think the reason this book was in the gateway book awards is because the story was relatable even though there were some misconceptions, the story did hold some moral and honest principals.
S.H.
Playing with Matches by Brian Matched is about a boy who is kind d of an outcast at school. He meets Melody, who is a burn victim, and they become great friends. Then there's Amy, who is the prettiest girl in school. Leon has liked her since 4th grade. Amy starts to show Leon more attention and Leon is forced to choose between them. On a scale of 1-10 I give it an 8 because I think the author could have had a better ending.
ReplyDeleteA.K.
This book is about the protagonist Leon Sanders who is a nerd and has some issues with his love life. “Three billion women in the world, and the universe couldn’t spare one for Leon Sanders.” First, he struggles getting a girl because he thinks nobody likes him. Then when he finally does, he gets trapped between two girls. Leon struggles between Melody Hennon, a badly scared faced girl but sweet, and Amy, a beautiful and popular girl. His choice affects the hearts of these girls and his own. I thought the author portrayed the characters well because they were almost all had to change into better person till the end of the novel. I had some disappointments with the main character Leon Sanders but he turned out to be a better character at the end of the novel when he made his choice about the two girls.
ReplyDeleteS.H.
Leon Sanders is a self-professed loser. He always felt as if he's invisible, but the moment he had to pair up for a project with the school freak, he knew he would be getting the attention. Melody is a burn victim ever since she was little and never thought of herself falling for anyone or even liked by a boy. Later on Leon finds out all that's hidden behind her scars and starts to like Melody. However, ever since Leon can remember he was always dreaming about getting with Amy(most popular girl in the school). And when he does he starts to realize looks isn't the only thing that matters. It's what's on the inside and out, even if it means scarred face. I loved this book and with it's funny, interesting moments it's a book that is a "cannot put down" book. Also, a very fast read and satisfying.
ReplyDeleteK.S.