Downsiders Annotation Lookouts
Chapters 1 -3, pg 1-45
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hem profundity gooseflesh tufts imperceptible incompetent reigned cynical ambiguous unsound perpetual drawl horizon throgsneck doting dimentia forthcoming obstinate ruddy deceptively incomprehensible impotent grimy scoffed sauntered tantalizingly edicts spontaneously unanimously exalted perpetually preening lavished putrid atrophied formative aqueduct scoffed dilapidated condemned deemed remnants interface rendered lair taut hardy carpel tunnel spoils mantle stoic |
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Relationship between Talon, Railborn and Gutta Why is snow a wonder? What assumptions do the Downsiders have about the Topside? How do individual characters feel about the Topside? Who is the Champ? First conflict of story: Pidge- person vs. _________ How do Downsiders explain life? Find an allusion What is a topside raid? Why does Talon want to break rules? What is true friendship? What is the High Perimeter? What is the Downside Leader called? Who is in the Downside government just below the leader? What is strange about the Government in the Downside? Where does the Champ live? How does Talon know the Champ? What happened to Talon's head? CD Champ What is the Champ's role in the book? What is discussed on 42-43 between Talon and the Champ? What does Talon seek from the Champ? What is Talon's plan after their discussion? |
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POV -Lindsay What is her family background? How is she feeling? CD-Lindsay CD-Todd Great Shaft Disaster Setting of Lindsay's world CD -Mark Matthias Linsday and Todd's relationship Why is Todd throwing Lindsay's book important? Dream or no Dream for Lindsay? |
Chapters 4-5 PG 46-80
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revelry conspicuously cavernous sediment passe pompous gala prelude aloof gaggle debutantes postapocalyptic malnourished nervous tic preoccupation pseudo sanctity cloying oblivion eluding excruciating empathy bonds redarned fissure tribulations proverbial tutelage chic endeavor melancholy crevice retaliation merciless accomplices debrisglommed clique plausible futilely predicament rifling commemorating potent niche tumultuous mangled |
DOWNSIDE
What do the Downsiders celebrate instead of New Years? Why does Talon visit Lindsay? How does he find her? Is Talon going to die? Why does Talon want to die? How is Talon interacting with Lindsay now that they have met? What does it mean to be recognized by your mother in the downside? 2 ALLUSIONS Although the hole has been patched, how does Talon check on Lindsay? How does Railborn react to Talon checking in on Lindsay? 70 What is Railborn attempting to do within their group? Relationship between Railborn, Talon and Gutta...how is it developing? what are the beliefs of the Downsiders? How is Talon's thinking different from the others regarding Downside rules? 78 Why is Talon acting so "cool"? What rule is Talon breaking? |
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What is the big party for? How does Lindsay feel about Todd's party? What causes Lindsay to leave Todd's party? pg 50-51: How is Talon's presence being foreshadowed? Lindsay's feelings in her room-How do these play into her personality (think anxious) 53: Find an extended simile How does Lindsay react to Talon's arrival? What is Todd's reaction to Talon? Why is Lindsay intrigued by Talon? How does Lindsay end up helping Talon in more than one way? 5-10 examples of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE 3-4 ALLUSIONS CD Lindsay and Dad's relationship According to the homeless lady in the subway, what is an "Under-Angel"? 72 Who is Becky? What is Lindsay doing as Becky is rambling on? Where is Talon when Lindsay spots him? What crazy thing does she do when she spots Talon? Why does Lindsay get stuck? How does Talon save her life? After he saves Lindsay's life, how does Becky feel? What is the significance of a sock in the Downside? What does it mean to be "terrified of being a victim of her own life?" 78 Tone on 79 |
Ch 6-8 pg 80-114
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ch 6 bearings plummet resolve mutated resonating skittering echolocation minstrel glibly magnitude girders hieroglyphics infiltrating doled wares discreet oblivious awestruck lichen forged inlaid Grotto veritable refraction oasis stupefied expansive scafold aeons labrynth convoluted deluge adjacent elicit bombastic cronies plummeted mire consolation Ch 7 bilgy befouled cavernous attuned expanse churning gutteral deafening reverberated bovine holsteins primitively reemerged imbecile gored maniacal resonating abreast salvation stgride indiscriminately tethered midst bravado Chapter 8 suites chivalry mannerisms invalid foisted interrogation forgone stymied entitled feigned inadvertently grandiose disreputed modest fringe cardinal offense breach brash grapple |
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ch 6 How do Talon and Lindsay view the world different? Talon uses the words "you people" why? What does this tell us about his character? Who is a Most-Beloved? How does Talon navigate in the darkness? What does Talon mean by "You people"? How does Talon speak according to Lindsay? (82) Identify the conflicts on 82 & 83: person vs. ______________ What is Talon risking bringing Lindsay into the downside? pg 83 allusion: She had come through the rabbit hole into a realm of beauty. Setting: Rune Chambers-What is this? What is a tagging rotation? How does Talon explain the existence of the Downside? (pg 86) How many years does a place have to be untouched by the Topsiders before Downsiders claim it? Setting: Brass Junction Allusion: Rumpelstiltskin Setting: Grotto of Light-an old Theater* Note for latter in book Who was working in the Grotto of Light? What is his new suggested name? On the tour of the Downside, what/who causes Talon to panic? How does he react? What rotation starts for Talon? What happened to Lindsay? Where are they? Chapter 7 What does BOT stand for? -what is it? How were flashlights looked at in the Downside? What is a Throg? Why is Talon afraid of the BOT? What sounds are they hearing in the BOT? pg 100-101: page breaks = Flashback & back to real time. What does this flashback explain? How are Talon and Lindsay saved in the BOT? What conflict does this bring? How do Gutta and Railborn feel after seeing Talon with a sewage covered girl emerge from the BOT? Why does Talon lie to Gutta and Railborn? How does this affect their dynamic? pg 105-106: Railborn reveals his true feelings to Gutta. How does she react? Chapter 8 Where does Talon take Lindsay to get cleaned up after the BOT? Both Lindsay and Talon talk to the Champ? What do they ask him? What Topside name does the Champ mention that sparks Lindsay's interest? pg 110: As Talon and Lindsay get ready to part ways, "she said, feeling a gap fall between them like a distance between worlds." Explain this feeling Pg 114: Find important evidence that describes Talon and his Mother's relationship. What is Talon risking for love? What does Talon's dad do? What is Talon's dad's advice? Talon is looking in the mirror, wondering what Lindsay sees in him. Why is Lindsay attracted to Talon? What does it mean when he says to his mom: "Getting so I'll bet you barely recognize me anymore." Why is he disappointed in her answer? |
TOPSIDE
Ch 6 Does Lindsay understand the downside yet? How does she feel when Talon categorizes her as "you people"? As Lindsay is experiencing her first bits of Downside life, how does she feel? pg 88: What do you consider Lindsay's "Ah-ha" moment of understanding about the Downside? pg 89: how is Lindsay's perspective about an earring different from Talon's? Where does Talon not allow Lindsay to explore in the Downside? Why do you think he does not allow her to go here? pg 91: Lindsay asks Talon how long the Downside has been there. What is his response? Chapter 7 How does Lindsay so easily understand Talon's emotions? Explain the difference in how they view stars. Lindsay thought they were being chased by alligators-this is not the case. What is chasing her/them? Chapter 8 Lindsay has been gone all night, here dad is worried sick. Why is this ironic? How does she manipulate her father so she does not get into trouble? How does Lindsay stretch the truth about where she was? What happens when Lindsay brings up Alfred Beach? Who was Alfred Beach? Find evidence on 112-113 that shows Lindsay and her dad's relationship. |