These events happen between the exposition and the climax.
What are.... rising actions?
100
When a hungry bear chases after you while camping.
What is.... external conflict?
100
The time and place of a story.
What is... the definition of setting?
100
Foreshadowing
The use of clues or hints suggesting events that will occur later in the story.
200
Was best friends with Julia before meeting Miranda.
Who is Annemarie?
200
When the characters' problems are solved and loose ends are tied up.
What is.... resolution?
200
Laying awake at night because you stole a candy bar from the store and you feel guilty.
What is.... internal conflict?
200
"I had completely forgotten about her. She was frantic, she was angry, and she was coming to get me" (p. 140).
What is first person point of view in 'When You Reach Me'?
200
Richard taught Miranda how to make these.
What are knots?
300
Owns a small market when 'SSO' are sold... always asks about Miranda's book.
Who is Belle?
300
When Sal is saved by the Laughing Man from being hit by a massive truck.
What is.... the climax of 'When You Reach Me'?
300
Mom's reluctance to give Richard a key to the apartment?
What is... an example of internal conflict from 'When You Reach Me'?
300
The pronouns "he" or "she" are used.
What is "third person" point of view?
300
Its normal for friendships to grow, mature, and change with time.
What is... a theme of 'When You Reach Me'?
400
1. Looks/appearance
2. Speech
3. Actions
4. Inner thoughts & feelings
5. What other characters think or say
What are the 5 traits we use to determine a person or animal's character in a story?
400
Miranda receives three mysterious notes, becomes friends with Annemarie, and works at Jimmy's.
What are... rising actions?
400
Sal being punched by Marcus.
What is... an example of external conflict from 'When You Reach Me'?
400
'When You Reach Me' is set in ________________ during the _______________. Miranda and her mother live in the ________ _________ _________ of ___________.
What is "New York" during the "1970s"... Miranda and her mother live in the "Upper West Side" of "New York".
400
5 minor characters from 'When You Reach Me'
Who are Belle, Jimmy, Richard, Louisa, Anthony, Mr. Tompkin?
500
Describes time as if "every moment in time is a diamond sitting on this ring" (p. 102-103).
Who is Julia?
500
Miranda decides that she will write the note and knows who she will give it to. Mom has won the prize money and now can pursue her dream of attending law school.
What happens during the resolution of 'When You Reach Me'?
500
Marcus, or the Laughing Man, seeks redemption by mastering time travel in order to go back in time to save Sal from the truck. His actions are the greatest form of sacrifice.
What is Marcus' or the Laughing Man's internal conflict?
500
Imagine this point of view: "I just needed some time apart. I needed to meet new friends. It got lonely sitting at lunch by myself when she was absent. I felt bad pushing her out, because she had been such a great friend, but I knew a break was best for us."
What is Sal's point of view?
500
The name of the main character from Miranda's favorite "book".