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Jana M: The Glogger

Jess L: The Wordler Secrets One of the words I chose is secrets. I chose this word because in the book Melinda was keeping the secret of her rape from everyone, even get parents. This word is significant because throughout the whole book she is keeping this secret to herself and dealing with it on her own.

Mute Another word I chose is mute. I chose this word because in the book Melinda doesn't wasn't talk. When someone asks her a question or tries to talk she is mute and doesn't respond. She is mute because of her traumatic experience and no one knows why.

Struggle Another word I chose is struggle. I chose this word because in the book Melinda was struggling with her rape that happened during the summer. Her struggle continues because she doesn't speak to anyone about it and keeps everything to herself.

Scared Another word I chose is scared. I chose this word because in the book Melinda is scared of telling her friends and family about what happened to her over the summer.

Intimidated Another word I chose is intimidated. I chose intimidated because in the book Melinda is intimidated by the clique in her high school. They used to be her friends but after the "incident" they make fun of her and exclude her.

Traumatized Another word I chose is traumatized. I chose this word because in the book Melinda is traumatized after the rape. Being traumatized makes Melinda become mute.

Hideout Another word I chose is hideout. I chose hideout because Melinda has a secret hideout in an old janitors closet at school where she can be herself without everyone judging her.

Afraid Another word i chose is afraid. I chose afraid because Melinda is afraid to speak up and tell her parents what happened that night during the simmer in fear of no one believing her.

Bullied Another word I chose is bullied. I chose bullied because in the book the whole school is bullying Melinda because she called the police at a party during the summer and people were arrested.

Trust Another word I chose was trust. I chose trust because in the book Melinda has trust issues with other people. She doesn't trust anyone with her secret and keeps it to herself thinking it would be best if no one knew.

Bella R: The wordler

Allie C: Director