Vocab 1
(adj) - very steep
Precipitous
(v) - replied in a sharp or witty way
Retorted
What is the turning point of the story called?
The climax
Who is one character in "The Most Dangerous Game"
Answers may vary
Rainsford, Zaroff, Ivan
When is Ms. Cohen's birthday? (you can just give the month) bonus points if you also give the day and the year
May 12, 2000
(v) - accepted or agreed upon
Acquiesced
(n) - expressions of sympathy
Condolences
What is the problem of the story called?
The Conflict
What do Georg and Ulrich get stuck under?
A tree
White
(n) - people who roam around in search of loot, or goods to steal.
Marauders
(n) - weakness; weariness
Languor
What are the three parts that make up the exposition in a story?
Characters, Setting and Background information
Why was there a feud between Georg and Ulrich
One was poaching on the other's land
What is older, Sharks or trees?
Sharks
(n) - great annoyance
Exasperation
(n) - friendly end to a quarrel
Reconciliation
What is Rising action?
Elements of the plot that start at the conflict and go to the climax
Who wins the game?
Rainsford
What year was New Hampshire founded?
1788. June 21
(adj) - showing religious devotion.
Pious
(n) - help given to someone in distress; relief
Succor
What is theme?
The moral/message of the story
What attacked Ulrich and Georg at the end of the story?
A pack of wolves
What species of fish is Nemo in Finding Nemo?
Clownfish