Plot
Conflict
Raymond's Run I
Raymond's Run II
Random Review
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The exposition of the story (the beginning) introduces the characters, the _______________, and the basic situation.
What is the setting
100
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Joe wants to be class president, but so does Kim.
What is character struggles against character (character vs. character)
100
What do we find out about Squeaky in the exposition of Raymond's Run? Give at least three facts.
What is: Squeaky takes care of her brother Raymond She is tough and unafraid of confrontation She is skinny and has squeaky voice She is a very fast runner
100

The setting of Raymond's Run is _______.

What is Harlem?

100
What is the sequence of events that shows how the conflict develops and is finally resolved called?
What is plot
200
The plot of a story is the sequence of events that show how the ______________ develops and is resolved.
What is the conflict
200
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): A hurrican destroys a family's home.
What is character struggles against nature (character vs. nature)
200
Identify this plot element in the story: Gretchen's approach to Squeaky about the May Day races.
Rising Action
200
What does Squeaky say to Mr. Pearson to show that she wants to be taken seriously?
What is, she demands to be called by her full name (Hazel Deborah Elizabeth Parker) instead of "Squeaky."
200
What is the struggle between two characters or between a character and an outside force called?
What is external conflict
300
The most exciting moment in the plot is called the __________________.
What is the climax
300
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Sally wants to get a job, but the law says she's too young.
What is character struggles against society (character vs. society)
300
Describe Squeaky's relationship with her mother.
What is: They have a tense relationship. Her mother wants her to be more feminine; Squeaky just wants to be a great runner.
300

The climax of "Raymond's Run" occurs when ______.

When Squeaky waits to hear her name called and wins the race against Gretchen.

300
What is a struggle within the mind of a character called?
What is internal conflict
400
During what part of the plot does the conflict wind down in intensity?
What is the falling action
400
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Derek wants to go to college, but he's afraid of failing.
What is character struggles against his or or her own mind (character vs. self)
400
Describe how Squeaky felt to see Raymond running in the race beside her?
She is amazed and pleased.
400

Name one type of conflict that is present in this story.

1. External, character vs. character: Squeaky vs. Gretchen, who will be the fastest runner in the neighborhoood 2. Internal, character vs. self: Squeaky vs. herself, how can I help Raymond reach his full potential as a runner 3. character vs. society: Raymond vs. the rest of the world because he has a disability and people mock him

400
The short story "Raymond's Run" was written by which author?
Who is Toni Cade Bambara?
500
What happens in the the resolution of a story (other than the story ends)?
What is the conflict is resolved and the loose ends are tied up
500
An internal struggle occurs between a character and _______.
What is, him/herself?
500
In what way did Squeaky's motivation for running change?
Now her running will be for the sake of helping Raymond reach his potential as an athlete.
500
In the resolution, Gretchen and Squeaky do what as a sign of mutual respect?
What is, smile?
500

Who is the protagonist in this story?

Squeaky

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