Elissah D

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

If I heard Melinda's experience, I would believe that Melinda was sexually assaulted by Andy Evans. Andy Evan's should be convicted because he clearly did not have her consent. He took advantage of her because she was under aged and drunk. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

#tollgvms The difference between listening to reply and listening to understand is that people who listen to reply are there to put their input, their opinion on that certain situation. Listening to understand you are there for support, you are mainly there to understand.

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

#tollgvms Both Melinda and Mr. Freeman are parallel because they are similar. They are both going through things, causing them to act a certain way. Mr. Freeman seems to exclude himself from others, which is what Melinda seems to do as well.

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

Parents should tell their children their marital problems. They should because children should know what's going on, they need to know in order to prepare them for the future. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

America should have open boarders. Immigration seems to improve the country. Not only that, but there's always a good reason for people to be moving, where they live may not be safe. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

The two, Melinda and Maya Angelou are similar because they went throughh traumatic experiences that has affected them in bad ways. She was added into speak because her story, and how it can inspire Melinda. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

A8. The reader is able to pick up the signs because we know exactly what happened to her, and how it affected her. Its obvious, as we see what signs she shows, such as self harm. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

A8. Melinda is scared to speak up, she's very quiet now. She does not seem to care about a lot, such as her grades. People tend to miss her signs because before, Melinda was known as a happy girl. They may think she is going through a phase. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

@AviKothari5 Good response, but you can provide more detail in order to give a better understanding. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

@AnneliseGFSUSD This is good, you used good lyrics that explain Melinda's situation. It explains very well how the two relate to each other. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

A7. "The pain you feel is real you're not asleep but it's a nightmare". Melinda is going through experiences no 13 year old should have to go through. Ever since the summer party, she's been living a nightmare. "I am Outcast". (4) She is lonely, no one there to support her.

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

@LoganJ16 This is accurate. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

@Michael99954736 I agree with everything, you right. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

A6. Melinda chose to stay silent because I feel she thinks that it will give her a bad reputation, along with "it". She doesn't want to start anything, and she's scared no one will be able to understand and listen to her. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

@Mathwhiz0007 Good at explaining, but if it were lack of communication, why cant they just start talking again, in order to become friends.

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

@SahilHfsusd This is good at explaining it, but Rachel never really went into a different clan, Rachel basically left her.

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

A5. Rachel and Melinda are not friends because they really just frew apart. It seemed as if Rachel really didn't want to be Melinda friend anymore, as she met more people through the school years. She just didn't have enough time for Melinda, as she met people better. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

@RoseJFSUSD This explains the whole situation very well, it explains why Melinda does what she does.. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

@JaydenJFSUSD This is a good response, it explains very well why Melinda does it, and gives you an idea of what Melinda is like. #tollgvms

[Elissah D @d_elissah]

A4. Melinda is doing self harm to herself because she cant control it, she hates the fact that she got raped, to her hurting herself is the only option in order to make her feel better. They are trying to control by their emotions by cutting, and physical pain. #tollgvms