Define the Elements
Supernatural
Xander swiftly opened both ears of the box and shouted “MY! VERY OWN! AHHHHH! WHAT THE?!” Xander squealed as three dead mice lay lifeless inside of the box.
Surprise
In the exposition of "The Elevator," Martin reveals his fear of small spaces. What is this condition called?
Claustrophobia
Who said the following quote: "But why didn't you take the elevator?" he asked, frowning at Martin when he explained about the stairs.
Martin's father
What is the TEAM motto for Team E?
Excellence!
This element leaves readers on the edge of their seat, waiting for clues to align with what happens next
Foreshadowing
The clown chuckled, “Hurt you? Ha ha! I just want to play!” He twisted her hair into a tight knot. “Shannon!” Jamie cried out. “Shannon!” Shannon’s neck craned and her feet dragged through the mud as her cries fell softer and became further away. “I just want to play!”
Fear
When "the fat lady" first appears on the elevator, what is she wearing?
A green coat, "ballooned around her"
Who said the following quote:
"Let me go with you. I want to visit her, too," he pleaded, struggling forward on his crutches.
Martin
What is the first name of our mascot?
Gilbert!
This element is used for characters who are deemed insane or mentally unwell, with settings that sometimes match this personality
Psychological Thrills
As Johnny walked through the insane asylum, working his normal night shift, he heard a small voice. It sounded like the cry of a child, softly whimpering. Mrs. Jones? He thought about his patient who had recently lost her husband. Johnny slowly stepped down the long hallway to Mrs. Jones’ room. “Mrs. Jones? Are you okay?” He asked, caringly. Just then, he realized… there was no Mrs. Jones.
Psychological Thrills
Describe Martin's relationship with his father
Strained, feels unsupported, because of how he imagines his father will respond to his fears
Who said the following quote:
"When are you going to grow up and act like a man? Are you going to be timid all your life?"
Martin's father
When is the school Halloween dance? (Date and Day)
Friday, October 11th
This element includes plot twists and unexpected jump scares
Surprise!
Just then, Heaven heard a rustle in the corner of the haunted house, and a growl that made her heart stop. “Mary? Stop trying to scare me!” Heaven looked to her left. “Mary?” In the corner of her eye, it caught her. A hooded figure with glowing red eyes and purple teeth coming closer, faster, as Heaven’s hand started to slip from the window sill with anxiety. “What… is….. Th---”
Supernatural
In the rising action, while running up the dark stairs to avoid the elevator
Who said the following quote:
"Hello, Martin..."
The fat lady
What are Mr. Dalon's favorite days of the week?
Saturday and Sunday
This element preys upon most people's biggest worries and nightmares, activating what already spooks them
FEAR
Each classroom doorway seemed more and more strange as he walked. Did I make a wrong turn? He thought to himself. He continued walking at a faster pace. His heart rate picked up in motion. The hallway seemed longer, and longer. “Miles Jones! Please report to the principal’s office,” sang the loudspeaker again. Miles started running. The hallway kept getting longer, and longer. “Miles Jones!”
Relatability OR Foreshadowing OR Psychological Thrills
What is the climax of "The Elevator?"
Martin comes face to face with "the fat lady" for a final time, where she calls hi by his name, and presses the "stop" button
Who said the following quote:
"I'm not worked up. It was just funny the way she kept staring at me. You know how people never look at each other in the elevator. Well, she just kept staring at me."
Martin
What kind of dog does Miss Cibotti have?
A German shepherd!!! Woof.