This was the cataclysmic earthquakes and volcanoes that almost destroyed civilization.
What is THE BIG SHAKE?
100
This genre of book or story evokes terror, fright, suspense, and sometimes the supernatural.
What is horror?
100
This is a seizure disorder - and the protagonist, Spaz, has this disorder.
What is Epilepsy?
100
So I take his crummy stuff. I rip the old geezer off.
Who is Spaz
200
When a character in the story is the narrator (is telling the story) this is called
What is 1st Person Point of View?
200
What time period is Spaz referring to when he talks about the "Back Times?"
What is Our Time or Now?
200
This genre relies, in part at least, on real or imagined science. It generally takes place in the future, and may or may not include time or space travel.
What is science fiction?
200
This is a 3 dimensional image produced by a laser.
What is a Hologram?
200
"One last adventure...one last chance to see the world before the lights go out."
Who is Ryter
300
The ordered sequence of events in a book or story
What is Plot?
300
An old person is referred to as a . . .?
What is a Gummy (or a Geez)?
300
This genre usually required the protagonist to figure out details of a suspenseful event or crime. Crime fiction and detective fiction are sub-categories of this genre.
What is Mystery.
300
This is another name for a dwelling place or home. Ryter says to Spaz, "Welcome to my humble . . .?
What is Abode?
300
"Too bad for your little friend, but people die every day. Every hour. Every minute."
Who is Billy Bizmo?
400
The most dramatic point in a story - generally where the main character must make a major decision.
What is Climax?
400
A person who carries messages illegally between the latches is referred to as this.
What is A Runner?
400
This genre includes magic and supernatural occurrences.
What is Fantasy?
400
This is a formal public statement. My example in class was, "From now on, all students will wear their underwear on the outside of their clothing!"
What is a Proclamation?
400
Ah-hee-hoo-hoo! Ah-hoo-yip-yip!"
Who are Monkey Boys
500
A concrete object that stands for or represents something else, or a larger idea.
What is a symbol or symbolism?
500
A short name for a Tactical Urban Vehicle - which is an armored cyber driven van.
What is a Takvee?
500
This kind of fiction is a genre that is set in a specific time period. Although some of the action or characters may be made up, much of the time period is accurately represented.
What is Historical Fiction
500
Another word for murdered or killed.
What is Assassinated?
500
"Mongo made his proclamations from the East Tower. I will do the same. I must tell them there's a new boss, new rules."