Tears of a Tiger
How does Andy's mother respond when Andy asks for help handling the accident?
A. She tells him it's all her fault and that she should have realized he needed help sooner.
B. She tells him she doesn't know any way to help him and that he should talk to his dad.
C. She tells him that time will heal all wounds and that he's young and resilient so he will bounce back.
D. She tells him she will do everything she can to help him, including coming home earlier to spend more time with him.
C. She tells him that time will heal all wounds and that he's young and resilient so he will bounce back.
Define exposition:
Exposition is a literary device that is meant to relay background information about a main character, setting, event, or other element of the narrative.
Exposition is a literary device that outlines the events that follow the climax.
Exposition is a literary device that helps to paint a picture of the scene in your mind.
None of the above
1. Exposition is a literary device that is meant to relay background information about a main character, setting, event, or other element of the narrative.
Was a really laid-back guy. Died in a car accident.
____87. Andy
____88. Monty
____89. Tyrone
____90. Rob
____91. Dr. Carrothers
____90. Rob
The (happy) bikers stopped for lunch.
a. Noun b. Adjective c. Verb d. Adverb
b. Adjective
(She) walked fast too.
A. Conjunction B. Preposition C. Interjection
C
D. Pronoun
What is the resolution of Tears of a Tiger?
All of Andy's friends wrote their goodbye letters to Andy and told him how they felt about him. Monty went to his grave and said his goodbyes.
Keisha is extremely upset and decides to change schools. She says that she needs a change of scenery to make her forget her pain.
Monty decides to follow in Andy’s footsteps and play basketball.
Andy’s parents start going to the school basketball games.
1. All of Andy's friends wrote their goodbye letters to Andy and told him how they felt about him. Monty went to his grave and said his goodbyes.
Define Climax:
The climax of a narrative is the ending of the text where all of the loose ends are wrapped up.
Climax is that particular point in a narrative at which the conflict or tension hits the highest point.
The climax of a narrative is the beginning of the text that relays background information about a main character, setting, event, or other element of the narrative.
The climax of the narrative are the actions and events that follow the exposition.
2. Climax is that particular point in a narrative at which the conflict or tension hits the highest point.
Andy’s little brother
____87. Andy
____88. Monty
____89. Tyrone
____90. Rob
____91. Dr. Carrothers
____88. Monty
Alex brought his (new) watch today.
a. Noun b. Adjective c. Verb d. Adverb
b. Adjective
(Wow!) I made all A’s.
A. Conjunction B. Preposition C. Interjection
D. Pronoun
C. Interjection
Dates Andy and is starting to feel frustrated with their relationship.
Coach Ripley
Keisha
BJ
Rhonda
Gerald
Keisha
Is very upset about the accident. Has turned to God to help him overcome his sadness. Does not play on the basketball team.
Coach Ripley
Keisha
BJ
Rhonda
Gerald
BJ
Was in the car the night of the accident. He gave a statement to the police about what happened that night. Plays on the basketball team.
____87. Andy
____88. Monty
____89. Tyrone
____90. Rob
____91. Dr. Carrothers
____89. Tyrone
Alan eats very (slowly).
a. Noun b. Adjective c. Verb d. Adverb
d. Adverb
Put your books (under) your desk.
A. Conjunction B. Preposition C. Interjection
D. Pronoun
B. Preposition
Coaches the basketball team and is someone that Andy feels comfortable talking to.
Coach Ripley
Keisha
BJ
Rhonda
Gerald
Coach Ripley
Dates Tyrone and is very happy with their relationship.
Coach Ripley
Keisha
BJ
Rhonda
Gerald
Rhonda
Andy’s psychologist
____87. Andy
____88. Monty
____89. Tyrone
____90. Rob
____91. Dr. Carrothers
____91. Dr. Carrothers
The (little) girls like animals.
a. Noun b. Adjective c. Verb d. Adverb
b. Adjective
Plastic tools (and) machines do not break easily.
A. Conjunction B. Preposition C. Interjection
D. Pronoun
A. Conjunction
Was not in the car the night of the accident. He had to go home since his father is very “strict.” Plays on the basketball team.
Coach Ripley
Keisha
BJ
Rhonda
Gerald
Gerald
Was driving drunk and got in a serious car accident. He’s having a hard time getting over the guilt.
____87. Andy
____88. Monty
____89. Tyrone
____90. Rob
____91. Dr. Carrothers
87. Andy
What is a theme of Tears of a Tiger?
Answers vary
Amelia (teaches) third grade.
a. Noun b. Adjective c. Verb d. Adverb
c. Verb
Both colds and flu are caused by viruses, and antibiotics don't work to fight them.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound/complex
b. compound