The document is a review of the novel "Out of the Dust" presented by Ms. Ratliff. It provides questions and answers about key elements of the novel and the historical context of the Dust Bowl era in the 1930s. The summary highlights that the novel is set in Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl, focuses on the Kelby family's struggle for survival, and addresses themes of loss, forgiveness and the hardships of the Great Depression era.

1. Out of the Dust Review Presented by Ms. Ratliff

2. Depression Dust Bowl About the Novel 100 Literary Terms 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500

3. Row 1, Col 1 This was widely blamed for causing The Great Depression. What is the stock market crash?

4. 1,2 The Dust Bowl consisted of these types of storms. What are dust storms?

5. 1,3 This is a style of poetry that has no rhyme nor meter. What is free verse?

6. 1,4 This is the state where the Kelby family lives. What is Oklahoma?

7. 2,1 This decade suffered the most during The Depression. What are the 1930s?

8. 2,2 These states, which are named after a U.S. region, were the most affected by the Dust Bowl. What are the Plains states?

9. 2,3 This is descriptive language that evokes one or more of the five senses to create a mental image. What is imagery?

10. 2,4 The novel is written as if Billie Joe were writing in this type of book. What is a diary?

11. 3,1 This U.S. President is widely credited for helping the economy during The Depression. Who is Franklin Roosevelt?

12. 3,2 This was the seven-year span of the Dust Bowl. What is 1930-1936?

13. 3,3 The principal character who is the leader of a cause or brings about important change is called this. What is protagonist?

14. 3,4 Aside from survival and family, these are two other themes in the novel. What are loss and forgiveness?

15. 4,1 This was a series of programs that FDR proposed to bring economic relief and recovery for America. What is The New Deal?

16. 4,2 Millions of those affected by The Dust Bowl migrated here. What is The West?

17. 4,3 This is a story’s insight about life. What is theme?

18. 4,4 Because of things like her name, Billie Joe is raised to like act this. What is a tomboy?

19. 5,1 This was a government program designed to aid the elderly and disabled with financial support. What is social security?

20. 5,2 Aside from drought, this was another cause of The Dust Bowl. What is soil erosion?

21. 5,3 This is an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning. What is symbol?

22. 5,4 When Billie Joe writes about her love of playing the piano, the text is shaped like this object. What are piano keys?