Rogue Wave
These are the two principal characters in the story.
Who are Scoot and Sully?
The part of the plot that introduces the characters and setting.
What is the exposition?
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
The section that introduces the experience and engages the reader.
What is the introduction?
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a noun?
This type of conflict occurs when the characters struggle against the ocean.
What is character versus nature?
The events that build tension before the turning point.
What is the rising action?
A direct comparison between unlike things.
What is a metaphor?
These words connect events and clarify their order.
What are transitions?
This part of speech takes the place of a noun.
What is a pronoun?
This character becomes trapped inside the overturned boat.
Who is Scoot?
The story’s most intense turning point.
What is the climax?
Giving human qualities to something nonhuman.
What is personification?
A written conversation between characters.
What is dialogue?
Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
The powerful wave struck the boat.
What is an adjective?
This character must remain calm and think carefully while attempting a rescue.
Who is Sully?
The events that follow the climax.
What is the falling action?
Language appealing to sight, sound smell, taste, or touch.
What is sensory imagery?
The writer’s explanation of an experience’s importance.
What is reflection?
dentify the parts of speech of both bold words:
Scoot carefully searched for an exit.
What are an adverb and a verb?
Identify one theme of “Rogue Wave” and explain how the story develops it.
What is courage, perseverance, or remaining calm during a crisis?
The part that reveals how the conflict concludes.
What is the resolution?
Identify the device: "The angry waves attacked the boat."
What is personification?
Name two features of an effective personal narrative.
What are logical sequence, descriptive details, dialogue, reflection, transitions, and a clear conclusion?
Identify the parts of speech of the bolded word:
Although Scoot was frightened, she moved through the cabin.
What is a preposition?