Vocabulary
What does encroach mean?
to exceed the established, previously known, or intended limits, usually gradually
What is the relative clause in this sentence:
Harold Avalon was the trapeze artist who died after the storm hit.
who died after the storm hit
Name three characters in the story and briefly describe them.
Narrator - Anna's 2nd daughter
Anna - mother, acrobat
Harold - Anna's first husband, died in the storm
Doctor - married Anna, father to the narrator
What does the prefix un- mean in the word undeserving?
not
What does the acronym STEAL stand for?
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on Others
Actions
Looks
What does extricate mean?
to free or release from difficulty, entanglement, or involvement; disengage
What is the relative clause in this sentence:
The doctor, who saved Anna's arm, used to work for the Air Force.
who saved Anna's arm
Name the different settings in the story
a circus
a hospital
a cemetery
What does the prefix mis- mean in the word misspelled?
incorrect
Give three of Anna's character traits.
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What does constrict mean?
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten
What is the relative clause in this sentence:
This is the same house that started on fire years ago.
that started on fire years ago
Tell if the event is on the present timeline or if it's a flashback.
Anna loses her sight.
present timeline
What does the prefix ex- mean in the word extract?
out
The following shows that Santiago is curious. Tell which part of STEAL it is.
Santiago tilted his head as he gazed at the document, walking forward to examine it more closely.
A - action
What does comply mean?
to do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule
What is the relative clause in this sentence:
The circus, which ended that day in June, was famous for traveling the world.
which ended that day in June
Tell if the event is on the present timeline or if it's a flashback.
Anna leaps into a burning house to save her daughter.
flashback
What does the prefix con- mean in the word concur?
with / together
The following shows that Sofia is lonely. Tell which part of STEAL it is.
"Do you have to go so soon?" Sofia asked the mail carrier. "We were having such a nice chat."
S - speech
What does tentative mean?
not yet fully developed or definitely decided
What is the relative clause in this sentence:
The person whose life was impacted the most was the narrator.
whose life was impacted the most
Most of “The Leap” is narrated as a series of flashbacks. What does the use of flashbacks allow the author to do that could not have been done without this technique?
Control the pacing to increase the tension of the story’s climactic moment
Give words with the following prefixes
ex
con
un
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When Charlotte said hello, Mr. Ellison replied with only a short grunt.
Based on this sentence, what is Mr. Ellison probably like?
unfriendly