making others jealous of something you have is important

ugly things in life can be erased by simple flowers

the only way to earn the friendship of others is to share your garden with them

sometimes all we need is a small patch of beauty to keep the hope alive

fear and irritation

admiration and hatred

joy and tenderness

revulsion and calm

she decides she despises Miss Lottie

the children threaten to beat her up if she dos not participate

she is embarrassed when Joey asks if she is scared

she finds a large pile of stones that are perfect size for throwing

clarity

impotent

intimidated

contrition

retribution

clarity

impotent

intimidated

contrition

retribution

clarity

impotent

contrition

retribution

impotent

intimidated

retribution

clarity

impotent

intimidated

is implied

can be stated in one or two words

is the mood the writer wishes to reveal

is always stated in the introduction

conflict

purpose

subject

theme

announces the topic in one or two words

is stated directly in the story

provides entertainment only

makes some revelation abut the subject

direct statements

persuasion

the actions of their characters

informal writing

It creates suspense that keeps the reader interested.

It follows a specific formula.

It is stated clearly to avoid misinterpretation.

It helps the reader see a truth about life and human beings.

families that had at least one working parent were well-off

many jobs were available if you knew where to look

everyone worked hard, knowing it would pay off in the end

finding the strength to cope with poverty and lack of work was difficult

make the neighbors envious

sell them

win respect

create a small patch of beauty

Fear

Admiration

Indifference

Jealousy

parents’ problems

confusion over being both woman and child

fear of John Burke

family’s poverty

She remembers how much she hates Miss Lottie.

The boys threaten to beat her up.

She doesn’t want to seem scared.

She finds the perfect stone for throwing.

has also tried to create beauty amid suffering

is a professional gardener

teaches others about the health benefits of plants

wants to be just like Miss Lottie

reason for an action

conflict with another character

personality

inner struggle

Lizabeth’s mother comforts her father.

Lizabeth feels like she’s both a child and a woman.

John Burke sits in a chair all day.

Kids throw rocks at Miss Lottie’s flowers.

Lizabeth’s mother works as a domestic.

Lizabeth’s father has no work prospects.

Lizabeth hesitates before throwing rocks at the marigolds.

Joey leaves the house at four in the morning.

Memories are colorful and exciting.

Our memories are not entirely based in fact and truth.

We create our own memories like artists.

Our memories are objective, yet personal.

Poverty-stricken, and lacking in opportunities

Rural, and multicultural

Poverty-stricken but developing

All of the above

A storm: it is extremely dusty and they need rain.

Prosperity and wealth which was promised.

An unexplainable source of hope.

The promises of the American Dream.

It is restrictive and confining.

It is a trap into which people fall unexpectedly.

It is something which you only understand when you are older.

It is to be expected.

She is extremely funny.

She is an odd and mysterious figure to them.

Her place is forbidden, and they like to break rules.

All of the above.

They seem to clash with the setting.

They are ugly flowers.

They don’t like Miss Lottie.

They do not know what beauty is.

That she had been misguided and cruel.

That Miss Lottie had only been trying to find beauty in a tragic world.

That she doesn’t understand people.

That Miss Lottie was kind and caring.

Miss Lottie’s joy and happiness

Her understanding of poverty

Summer vacation

Her childhood