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Victoria AveyardA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Consider the novel’s theme of Appearance Versus Reality. In what ways do the characters use appearances to disguise reality and manipulate outcomes, and how do these maneuvers impact the outcome of the plot? Use these points as you consider you response:
Teaching Suggestion: Once students have the opportunity to collect textual evidence and respond to the prompt, it may be beneficial to extend a topic regarding real-world parallels for whole-class discussion or Socratic seminar. For example, Queen Elara and Maven manipulate their surroundings through the spread of information and appearances. What concerns with the spread of information do readers see in modern society? What other modern day (or historical) parallels between appearance and reality can be seen?
Differentiation Suggestion: For English learners or students who may benefit from a more structured or visual approach, small group work focused on an analysis of Queen Elara and Maven may be a helpful place to begin.
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