Reached study guide contains a biography of ally condie, literature essays, quiz. When you finish reading a book, you usually know if you liked it. But most teen readers will agree that author condie has crafted a fine addition to the genre. In the novel matches artifacts resemble much more than a piece of history. The setting of this book affects all the characters in many ways. Growing apart doesnt change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 1 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. Matched by ally condie, 9780525423645, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. On her seventeenth birthday, cassia meets her match. Are there any similes or metaphors in the book matched by ally condie. Cassia is matched with her best friend but she soon falls for someone different, ky markham. Ally condie is a former high school english teacher who lives with her husband and three sons outside of salt lake city, utah. A ya novel about a girl stuck in a society with a government that dictates everything they do, including who they marry.
As author ally condie s unique dystopian society takes chilling measures to maintain the status quo, matched reminds readers that freedom of choice is precious, and not without sacrifice. She taught in utah and new york before coming a fulltime author. Ally condie is a new york times best selling author, and she is considered one of the greatest childrens book writers of all time by publishers weekly. Matched, like the giver, could be a great book to introduce the dystopian genre to younger readers, like my 11yearold daughter. Matched study guide contains a biography of ally condie, literature essays, quiz. Matched, by ally condie, is the first novel in the matched trilogy. I cant see the marble stairs in front of the hall yet, but i know they will be polished and shining. Matched is a book about a courageous, open minded girl named cassia, a girl with two parents, a brother, and two best friends xander and em. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read matched. Read the reckoning book two of the taker trilogy by alma katsu available. Calypso you will find out all of this by the end of the last book. Reached matched, book 3 kindle edition by condie, ally.
Ky looks like he might finally win it, but at the last minute xander overtakes him. Crossed is the second book in the matched series for young adults by ally condie. Ally condie is a masterful storyteller whose latest novel will ignite meaningful conversations about the power of free will in a totalitarian society. An impressive work, matched joins the ranks of classics such as brave new world and 1984. Ally condie lives in utah, just outside of salt lake city, with her husband, scott, and her three sons. Matched is a comingofage story geared toward those who are about to come of age themselves. Everybody in society, including cassia, trusts and believes in the decisions and morals of it. Another use of clever imagery for the cover design in which it is a image but. Matched was chosen as one of yalsas 2011 teens top ten and named as one of publishers weeklys best childrens books of 2010. Thats not always the case with me, because i am such an active reader, and on top of that, i am someone who has to think about things first before making a decision.
Setting they are in the futuristic rebuilt usa where the society and the outer provinces have been built. In matched by ally condie, who does cassia end up with. This improbable mistake sets cassia on a dangerous path to the unthinkablerebelling against the predetermined life society has in store for her. Buy a discounted paperback of ignite me online from australias leading. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away wait, wrong story. Its the story of cassia reyes, a 17 year old girl living in. Matched, by allyson braithwaite condie, is the first novel in the matched trilogy.
Kylie 107 books 16 friends sheena 24 books 26 friends 16hannahj 21 books. This ones many, many years in the future, right here in what used to be the good ol u. I have to write an essay on matched and i havent read the book. I hope you guys enjoy the discussion and contribute your two. In this episode of booktalk, i discuss matched, the first book in ally condie s matched series. Matched is the first book in an utterly compelling series by ally condie. Make sure to visit to the penguin teen for the latest ya book news including cover reveals, author interviews, special offers and promotions and more.
Silence by becca fitzpatrick crossed by ally condie the iron knight by julie kagawa. Matched is a book which has an exiting futuristic theme. Using metaphors in matched, are important to the book because they explain and describe. The novel is a dystopian young adult novel about a tightlycontrolled society in which young. They have very strict rules and if you do not follow them you will suffer severe consequences. See more ideas about good books, books to read and my books. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
Ally condie primarily drew inspiration for matched from a conversation she and her husband had over dinner one night in late 2008. She loves reading, running, eating, and listening to her husband play guitar. From the moment kylie galen arrived at shadow falls camp, shes had one burning. Society dictates he is her perfect partner for life. By using similes in the book, the author showed us comparisons in matched of how the things are related. Book 2 in ally condie s bestselling dystopian trilogy, matched, is here. Matched by ally condie vocabulary flashcards quizlet. So when xanders face appears onscreen at her matching ceremony, cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate. Where the hunger games and the twilight saga began, so does matched by new author. They are symbolized the owners family and their individuality. In cassias society, officials decide who people love. An artifact is usually a family heirloom which is passed down through several generations. Ally condie used a metaphor on page 314, i will drift away tonight on my dreams. It deals with common themes of growing up like first love, friendship, family, and the struggle between being the person your family wants you to be and figuring out who you are on your own.
In matched by ally condie, cassia lives in a world where society has defined rules and events. The artifact cassia had was a compact, which when opened had a small mirror, and place to hold her tablets. Book trailer video for matched by ally condie youtube. The fiction that ally writes is so amazing that it has been produced in almost forty different languages, and her fiction has traveled all around the world. In the book cassia battles with society and not any type of. The first book in a young adult dystopian trilogy published by dutton books. Branches as bone, paper as heart and skin metaphor. Feb 4, 20 explore flslibrarys board if you like matched by ally condie, try these. Oh, how overwhelmed we are with all the metaphors here. It looks like a hot romance chicklit, but it has a lot more depth. Cassia has always trusted the society to make the right choices for her. The novel is a dystopian young adult novel about a tightlycontrolled society in which young people are matched with their life partners at the age of 17. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The main character is seventeenyearold cassia reyes, who is matched with her best friend, xander carrow. Mid book test medium final test medium mid book test hard. Matched invites comparisons to the giver and brave new world, and some science fiction fans may rightly complain that its derivative. Exposition the story is set in a futuristic city, where they want a perfect society.
The official facebook fan page for ally condie s new york times bestselling matched. In the book it describes city hall as, lit up white and blue and sparkling with the special occasion lights that indicate a celebration is taking place. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading reached matched, book 3. Gypsy burlesque corset by olgaitalyi like this because it reminds me of kylie. At one point in the book ky, vick, and eli are standing in a cave above a township that they found in the carving.
People are calling this book the next twilight and the new hunger games. What is an example of some literary devicesfigurative language in. This study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of matched. In the books first chapter, as cassia is nearing city hall to attend her.