Vocabulary
Sentences
Plot/Character Development
Conflict
Contrasts and Contradictions
100
Define analysis.
An analysis is breaking apart something to better understand the whole.
100
What is a simple sentence?
A simple sentence contains a complete subject and a complete predicate.
100
Describe how Squeaky views her brother at the beginning of the text.
That he is someone who needs protection. She views him in light of his disability.
100
What is conflict?
Conflict is the struggle between two opposing forces.
100
What is the question you should ask yourself when you notice a character acting differently in a story?
Why is the character doing that?
200
What is a relationship, as we defined it in class?
A connection between two or more things
200
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined by one of the following: - ; - , conjunction - ; conjunctive adverb ,
200
Describe how Squeaky views her brother at the endof the text?
Squeaky realizes that her brother has a talent and wants to coach him.
200
Explain Squeaky's conflict with Cynthia.
Cynthia wants praise for being talented without admitting she practices.
200
Noticing contrasts and contradictions helps you to learn about...?
Conflict, character development, setting, theme, and plot
300
Why does Squeaky compare Mr. Pearson to a periscope in the text?
Mr. Pearson is very tall, and as he looks out over the crowd, Squeaky thinks he looks like a periscope scanning the waters.
300
Identify the subjects, predicates, and whether it is simple or compound He writes for the Quigleytown Quotations, and he is the best reporter on the paper.
He- subject; writes- predicate; he- subject; is- predicate; compound
300
How does the following quote show that Squeaky has grown as a character? " After all, with a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee. And if I bugged my mother I could get piano lessons and become a star...And I've got a room full of ribbons and medals, and awards, but what has Raymond got to call his own?"
It shows that she is being more considerate of Raymond. She is willing to stop running so he can get attention for being fast.
300
Explain the conflict between Mary Louise and Squeaky.
She talks about Squeaky like a dog even though she defended Mary Louise. She has also decided to be friends with Squeaky's rival Gretchen.
300
What is the unexpected behavior that occurs between Squeaky and Gretchen at the end of Raymond's Run?
Squeaky acknowledges Gretchen's skills as a runner.
400
Define plot and list its components.
Plot is the series of event in a story. Its components are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
400
Identify the subjects, predicates, and whether it is simple or compound The smell had revolted local citizens.
smell- subject; had revolted- predicate; simple
400
Why does Squeaky now have an appreciation for Gretchen? How does this show that she has grown as a character?
She realizes that Gretchen is a "real pro." This shows that she has grown as a character because she is not letting her competitiveness blind her from seeing other people's talents.
400
Explain Squeaky's conflict with her mother.
Squeaky's mother wants her to be more "girly" and dress-up for May Day. Squeaky thinks this is a waste of time and money. She also thinks running is more important.
500
What is a prodigy and why does Squeaky say that Cynthia proctor is not one?
A prodigy is someone who is naturally gifted. Squeaky says that Cynthia is not a prodigy because she practices.
500
Identify the subjects, predicates, and whether it is simple or compound Wolves are interesting animals, and their bad reputation is undeserved.
wolves- subject; are- predicate; reputation- subject; is undeserved- predicate
500
Characters are revealed in three ways: what the character thinks and says, what the character does, and what other people say and think about the character. Why do you think the author chooses not to have Raymond speak in the text?
We have the same realization about Raymond that Squeaky does at the same time that she has it.
500
Why is conflict necessary to the progression of the plot?
Without conflict, the story would be a flat line. You would only have the exposition. Conflict causes the shift to rising action.
500
What is Raymond running such an unexpected behavior to Squeaky?
Because she only viewed him in the light of his disability, but did not recognize a talent he had had all along.
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