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Andy Evans should have been convicted from sexual assault. From the point of a jury, one could easily conclude that Melinda was raped by surprise. For example, the book states, "...wham! shirt up, shorts down, and the ground smells wet and dark," (Anderson 135) #tollgvms

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@DiegoMfsusd I agree with what you said. I think people often listen to reply, and do not really pay attention to what the other individual is saying. When people listen to understand, they can really understand what the other person is saying, and can also form a constructed reply. #tollgvms

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People can listen to understand to really grasp the information they are being given. Also, often people can listen to reply, and just find things to argue and reply to in the other person's conversation, instead of really understanding what the other person is saying. #tollgvms

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Mr. Freeman and Melinda are very parallel characters. Both do not have much inspiration for art. For example, the novel states, "Mr. Freeman is having his own problems. He mostly sits on his stool and stares at a new canvas." (Anderson 103) #tollgvms

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Melinda's parents should have done something about Melinda's self-harm. They should have helped her and asked her what was wrong. Self-harm is meant to release emotional pain through physical pain, and Melinda's parents were very insensitive about Melinda's problem. #tollgvms

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Parents should always speak openly with their children.Children have literally come from their parents,children are essentially part of their parents.If the parents are facing an issue,the children should be informed.Children and their parents should always be connected.#tollgvms

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America should have open borders for immigration. Immigrants need to leave their bad countries and come to America, where they can have an opportunity to work. If Americans want those jobs, they should work hard for them. No immigrant should be mistreated. #tollgvms

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There are many similarities between Melinda and Maya.For example, both Melinda's and Maya's parents were on bad terms. Also, Maya expressed through art like Melinda.Maya was also assaulted as a child. These events show that Maya's childhood was troubled, as was Maya's. #tollgvms

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@sohankfsusd A7 #tollgvms I liked this answer because she is lonely, like the artist. You could also say that she is hiding her depression. Why did you say she "mastered the fake smiles"? This could happen in the real world with people who have been assaulted.

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@FloraWfsusd A7 #tollgvms I liked this response because it had a good piece of evidence. You could also say she wants to help her 13 year old self. Why did you say they don't like the events? This could happen in the real world with peopel who have been assaulted.

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@DiegoMfsusd A8 #tollgvms I liked your answer because it told us to notice people and take note of what is happening. You could also say the peopel were not paying attention to her. Why did you say all the other signs get blocked? This could happen in the real world when signs are not noticed

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@SahilHfsusd A8 #tollgvms This response was good bc it talked about her signs that she showed after her assualt that something had happened. You could also say they were not paying attention to her. Why did you say they don't pick up the signs? Real world because many ppl don't notice this.

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A8 #tollgvms Some signs that Melinda is showing due to her assault.Some of these signs are her grades are dropping, and her general dislike of things. People can miss these things bc often,they don't really pay attention and notice what is happening to them, they want positivity.

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A7 Pt.2 #tollgvms Melinda is also similar to the artist because she is acting like she is fine but she is really not fine because of her assualt. For example, "You're laughing / But you're hiding."

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A7 #tollgvms The song and Melinda are similar because she was also assualted and went through the same things as the artist. She went through many things when she was 13. For example, "You little heartbroken thirteen year old me."

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@AnthonyBFSUSD A1 #tollgvms I liked this answer because it really summarized her school experience. You could also say something about how she was assaulted.

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@MelissaTFSUSD @mstollgvms A6 #tollgvms I agree with this because Melinda did not really interact with her parents at home. You could also say that everybody would support IT instead of her. Why did you say she wouldn't know if anybody would listen. This could happen in the real world ppl don't speak up.

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@FloraWfsusd A6 #tollgvms I agree with you because she was scared. You could also say that she was scared of IT because he showed her power over her. Why did you say no one would believe her? This happens in the real world when people that stay silent after traumatic experiences.

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A6 #tollgvms Melinda chose to stay silent because she might have been afraid of IT. He has more power than her. If she told somebody that she was assaulted, people might have denied it and went against her. In reality, someone would help her.

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@SahilHfsusd A5 #tollgvms This was good because her friends changed. She could have also had less communication. Why did you say they went separate ways? This could also happen in the real world.