Plot Summary Review
Conflict
Raymond's Run
Raymond's Run Vocabulary
Inferences
100
The exposition of the story (the beginning) introduces the characters, the _______________, and the basic situation.
What is the setting
100
What is the struggle between two characters or between a character and an outside force called?
What is external conflict
100
What does Squeaky think is her special talent and the page in the story?
Correct Response Continue What is running very fast (Page 38).
100
What vocabulary word is a synonym of: A close friend: deputy, helpmate, lieutenant, mate, helper
What is a sidekick
100
You can infer that Squeaky's reason for wanting to be called Hazel before the race is that she....
What is she wants to be treated with respect?
200
The plot of a story is the sequence of events that show how the ______________ develops and is resolved.
What is conflict
200
What is a struggle within the mind of a character called?
What is internal conflict
200
What do we find out about Squeaky in the exposition of Raymond's Run? Give at least three facts and the page.
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 (page 38)
200
What is the word for: To stoop with bent knees Synonyms: couch, huddle, hunch, hunker (down), scrunch, squat, squinch
What is crouch
200
At the end of the story you can infer that Squeaky feels...
What is hopeful for the future?
300
The most exciting and intense moment in the plot is called the __________________.
What is the climax
300
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Jorge wants to get a job, but the law says he's too young.
What is character struggles against society (character vs. society)
300
What part of the action is happening when Gretchen approaches Squeaky about the May Day races?
What is the Rising Action?
300
Noun A person with an exceptional talent marvel, miracle, phenomenon, wonder, sensation, splendor
What is a prodigy
300
In Raymond's Run, Gretchen tells Squeaky that she will beat her in the race. You know that if someone tells you that you will lose, you will try even harder to win. Name one inference you can make based on this information.
What is "Squeaky must be very motivated to win the race."
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
In what way did Squeaky's motivation for running change?
What is now her running will be for the sake of helping Raymond reach his potential as an athlete. (She wants to coach her brother Raymond in running.)
400
Another way to say 'likely to' do or be something
What is liable
400
In Raymond's Run, Squeaky takes care of her brother Raymond. You infer that Squeaky is thankful that Raymond is her brother when...
What is she sees him running?
500
What happens in the the denouement or resolution of a story (other than the story ends)?
What is the conflict is resolved and the loose ends are tied up
500
Name two types of conflict in this story and cite examples.
What is man vs man (Squeaky vs Gretchen on page. 41 line 88-91)
500
What was the name of race?
What is The May Day Race.
500
Define what hydrocephalus is and who had it in the story.
What is also known as "water in the brain," hydrocephalus is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles, or cavities, of the brain. This may cause increased intracranial pressure inside the skull and progressive enlargement of the head, convulsion, tunnel vision, and mental disability. Hydrocephalus can also cause death. The name derives from the Greek words ὑδρο- (hydro-) "water", and κέφαλος (kephalos) "head". aka: an enlarged head due to fluid in the brain
500
While reading Raymond's Run, you infer that Squeaky and her mom don't always get along. Give one fact from the text that supports your inference.
What is "Squeaky's mom wished that she wore dresses instead of being a runner".
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