Question

Title: Out of my mind

Author: Sharon M Draper

In a sentence or two, describe something that you think the author did well. (Be specific. Don't just say it was a good story. Some things to think about - the plot, conflict, character development, descriptive language, humor, etc.)(5 points)

Answer 1

Draper succeeds in giving Melody a strong, authentic first-person voice that lets readers inside the mind of a nonverbal child—creating deep empathy and clear character development. She also handles the conflict between Melody’s brilliant inner life and the world’s low expectations with vivid scenes and steady pacing, making the emotional stakes believable and powerful.