Vocabulary
What word means “a feeling of nervousness or unease”?
What is Anxiety
Who are the two main characters in Pax?
Peter and Pax
What major event causes Peter and Pax to be separated?
They are moving houses
“I walked into the haunted house and held my breath.”
First
200: If someone feels unhappy or disappointed about something, they might say they are _______.
What is displeased
Which character is a fox that must survive in the wild?
Pax
What is Peter’s main internal conflict in the story?
What is his guilt and anxiety about leaving Pax behind?
You walk into the haunted house and feel your knees shake.”
Second
This word describes someone who reacts strongly to emotions, pain, or criticism.
What is Sensitive
Which character struggles with guilt and fear after sending Pax away?
Peter
When Pax tries to survive in the wild, what type of conflict is this?
Man vs Nature
Jordan ran into the haunted house, but he didn’t know someone was following him.”
3 limited
What word means “harm or damage to a person or animal”?
Peter’s father doesn’t change much in the story. What kind of character is he?
Static
Peter suffers a physical setback that slows him down on his journey. What is it?
Injury
“Jordan ran into the haunted house, unaware that his sister was already hiding upstairs.”
3 omniscient
In Pax, Peter has to recover both physically and emotionally. Which vocabulary word best fits his emotional struggle?
What is Anxiety
Peter changes emotionally throughout Pax. What type of character does that make him?
Dynamic
The resolution of the story shows both Peter and Pax finding independence. What does this reveal about change and growth?
They both learn to survive and grow on their own, showing emotional and character development.
What’s the main difference between third person limited and third person omniscient?
Limited shows one character’s thoughts; omniscient shows multiple characters’ thoughts.