Plot Mountain
What is shared with the reader in the EXPOSITION of a story?
The Exposition is where the reader learns the characters and setting of the story.
Friendly, cheerful, kind
Define Suspense.
Suspense is a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
What does START stand for?
Source
Title
Author
Right Verb
Topic
What does RACES stand for?
Restate
Answer
Cite
Elaborate
Summarize
What is the RISING ACTION of the story?
These are the events that move the story forward, propel the action, and build suspense for the reader.
Which vocabulary word means "to get, receive, or earn something?"
Acquire
What was the first moment of suspense in "Button, Button?"
The mystery package that Norma found at the door in the beginning of the story.
What is missing from this START sentence?
The short story by Richard Matheson explains how money changes people's moral compass.
It is missing the title of the story.
How does the conversation between Norma and Arthur build suspense?
The conversation between Norma and Arthur builds suspense by detailing the growing division between them.
(Or something similar)
What is found at the top of the mountain?
The Climax (Most exciting part) of the story.
Which vocabulary word means "to explain or give a good reason for?"
Justify
How does the author describe the way Arthur looks at Norma during the fight scene on page 6?
He was guarded, dismayed, and he drew back from her.
What is missing from this START sentence?
Richard Matheson's "Button, Button" explores a conflict between a husband and wife.
The Source is missing.
List one way to introduce evidence found in the text.
Answers may include but may not be limited to:
In the text it states...
According to the text...
The author explains...
What was the twist in the falling action of "Button, Button"?
The reader finds out that Arthur was the person killed for Norma to get the money.
Which vocabulary term has synonyms that include cruel or evil?
ruthless
All of the events in the rising action were building the suspense for what moment?
They were building toward Norma pushing the button.
List two of the examples that are "go to" for the RIGHT VERB
explains, describes, determines, analyzes, traces, compares and contrasts
(Others may be listed and accepted)
What is the purpose of ELABORATION?
Elaboration is meant to explain how the cited evidence connects to the Restate and Answer part of the response.
What is the end of the story called?
The Resolution
Which vocabulary word means "to raise one's curiosity?"
Intrigue
What was Norma's main argument for why they should consider pushing the button?
She thinks they deserve the money.
What is the purpose of the START sentence in a response?
The START sentence is meant to help the reader of the response know where you are getting the information for your writing from.
What is the importance of SUMMARIZING in a response?
This is where you remind the reader of the important points in your response.