The Misfits, by James Howe, is a book that chronicles the life of a kid in middle school who does not quite fit the stereotype of a "popular" kid. However, his life changes when his friend Addie decides to participate in the school's elections.
In the novel, the phrase is given as an example of the different expectations that society has for each gender. While being intelligent and tall is an advantage for boys, it can often be seen as a disadvantage for girls. This is a very relevant topic for teenage audiences due to their focus on being accepted and the struggles they face when creating their identity.
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that lacks either a verb or a subject, and that functions as a unified part of speech. It normally consists of a preposition and a noun or a preposition and a pronoun.
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1. Many honor St. Patrick every year on March 17. The limited historical evidence about St. Patrick has led to many creating versions of him to suit their own purposes.
2. Catholics and Protestants in Ireland have each created their own versions of St. Patrick.
3. The view of St. Patrick among Catholics is that he is exclusively a Catholic hero, while Protestants consider him an Irish hero.
4.. Most recently, Fox aired a made-for-TV movie that puts another twist into our ideas about St. Patrick.
5. In the 19th century, Irish immigrants in America used the St. Patrick's Day parade to show their political strength and numbers, an act of protest that continues to this day.
