CHARACTERS
Who is Charles?
Laurie
What is the Climax of the Story?
When Laurie's mom finds out there is no Charles
"Wait and see" my husband said Cynically. "When you've got a Charles to deal with, this may mean he's only plotting" (page 6).
What does Cynically mean in this sentence?
doubting; not believing.
Actions
Laurie going to kindergarten, reporting stories about Charles, and speaking poorly to his dad all refer to which part of the plot?
What is Rising Action
What does it mean when the author says Laurie speaks insolently to his father? (page 1)
He speaks rudely.
Through which aspect of STEAL do we learn the most about Mother?
Thoughts
What is the genre of Charles?
Realistic Fiction
"None of them looked to me haggard enough.” (page 7)
What does Haggard mean in this sentence?
Exhausted; unwell.
What is the POV of this story?
First Person
What is the main conflict in Charles?
Laurie's parents are concerned with the influence that Charles is having on Laurie.
"The teacher spanked him and made him stand in a corner. He was awfully fresh". (page 2)
What does "fresh" mean in this sentence?
disrespectful;sassy.
Can you give an example of Foreshadowing that Laurie was actually Charles?
When he told his father the bad word
"Being a Charles" at home
Grinning enormously
When something happens that you don't expect.
The example is Laurie is actually Charles.
"Charles's Mother?" My husband and I asked simultaneously (page 4)
What does simultaneously mean in this sentence?
At the same time.