Vocabulary
Identify the correct vocabulary word that fits the definition below.
the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment
consolation
What does Rikki-tikki’s bravery in fighting Nag and Nagaina suggest about his character?
He is loyal and protective.
Which figurative language device is this an example of:
“Nagaina flew like an arrow down the path.”
Simile
Identify the protagonist and antagonists of the story.
Protagonist: Rikki-tikki-tavi
Antagonists: Nag and Nagaina
What type of character conflict is this:
Rikki vs. the snakes
Man v. Man
Identify the correct vocabulary word that fits the definition below.
possessing or showing courage or determination
valiant
How does the setting of the garden affect the conflict in the story?
The garden serves as a natural arena for the conflict between Rikki-tikki and the cobras.
Which figurative language device is this an example of:
"Be careful. I am death."
Metaphor
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?
“He [Rikki] spent all that day roaming over the house… he climbed up in the big man’s lap to see how writing was done… he had to get up and attend to every noise all through the night, and find out what made it.”
indirect characterization
What type of character conflict are these?
Rikki’s fear; Nag’s fear; Rikki trying to decide how to attack Nag; Rikki being tempted to eat Karait but deciding not to so he can “stay thin” to fight Nag and Nagaina.
Man v. Self
What is the defintiion of scuttle?
a. to move with quick, rapid steps
b. to dance in place
c. cause to regain consciousness
d. to an exceedingly great extent or degree
a. to move with quick, rapid steps
What is Rikki's main reason for hunting down Nagaina?
Rikki Tikki knows that he must kill Nagaina and destroy her eggs to protect his family
Which figurative language device is this an example of:
“…his restless nose…” “the house was as still as still..”
personification
What does the climax of the story show about Rikki-tikki?
It shows that is brave and very protective of the human family.
What type of character conflict are these?
Rikki vs. the flood; the family vs. the snakes
Man v. Nature
Choose the correct vocabulary word that fits the defintion: to an exceedingly great extent or degree
revive
consolation
gait
immenselty
immensely
What is the outcome of Rikki-Tikki's fight with Nag as far as how Nagaina feels?
When Nag died, this enraged Nagaina.
Which figurative language device is this an example of:
“But Darzee’s wife was wiser.” The dry scratch of a snake’s scales on brick work
Alliteration
What is the resoution of RTT?
Nag and Nagaina are dead, and there is no more danger in the garden.
What type of character conflict are these?
The snakes’ oppressive rule over the garden
Man V. Society
This word means to crouch or curl up.
cower
What is so important of the moment when Rikki-tikki overhears Nag and Nagaina’s plan?
It allows him to form a plan to protect the family and defeat his enemies.
Which figurative language device is this an example of:
"Ding-dong-tock. Nag is dead- dong!"
onomatopoeia
What is the theme of Rikki-tikki-tavi?
Bravery and loyaly pays off.
What is conflict?
The struggle that a character faces in a story.