11.5g, h, i) I can read, interpret, and analyze nonfiction texts.

Name: ________________________________________ Date:______________ Block:______

Personal Narrative: Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime Excerpt
Before Reading:
1. Why is Trevor “born a crime” ?

Directions: Read the excerpt from Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime. Then, answer the questions
below.

2. Write one example of personification from the excerpt. Explain how this personification
develops the setting.

Climax:

3. Fill out the plot map for the excerpt.

Rising Action:

Falling Action:

Resolution:
Exposition:
11.5g, h, i) I can read, interpret, and analyze nonfiction texts.

4. Why is the minibus driver so angry with Trevor’s mother? List and explain your answer.

5. Write one example of simile from the excerpt.

TURN OVER!!
6. Write one example of imagery from the excerpt. Explain how this imagery develops one or
more characters.

7. Reread the dialogue on pages 5 and 6. What can a reader infer about Trevor and his mother’s
relationship based on their exchange?

8. Paraphrase why does Trevor consider “Apartheid was perfect racism.”