In the book Fish in a Tree, Ally is inexpressive. She thinks that if she shows/tells anyone her feelings she thinks everyone else will think she is even dumber. This can be shown in the quote, "I don't need to read it to you I get it."&"now I wish I knew what the poster said." This quote is significant because it shows how Ally doesn't want to read it to her because she can't read. She is inexpressive because of her interaction with others in her school. She hides the truth from everyone, cause she thinks she will be dumber. One quote is, " They will think I am dumb and you can't cure dumb." This quote is significant because it shows how Ally really feels like.