"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"
Where is "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" set?
India, near a bungalow
In "The Third Wish," what is Mr. Peters' first wish?
To have a beautiful wife that loves him
What plot point represents the moment of highest tension in the story?
Climax
What does it mean to make an inference while reading a story?
To make a logical guess about a character or situation
edge; brink
verge
What is the main conflict of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?
Rikki-Tikki versus Nag and Nagaina
What does Leita transform into after Mr. Peters' second wish?
A swan
In a story's plot structure, what follows the climax?
Falling Action
In a story, what is conflict?
A struggle between opposing forces
An open porch, usually with a roof
In her burrow/hole
Which inference can be made about why Leita agrees to marry Mr. Peters?
She felt grateful for his kindness and grew to love him
The exposition of a story typically introduces what elements? (name at least one)
Main characters, setting, background information
What does it mean to make a prediction while reading a story?
To guess of what will happen next or later on in the story
A great deal; very much
immensely
How does Rikki-Tikki first arrive at the bungalow?
Washed out from his burrow/home and found in a ditch
Which internal conflict does Mr. Peters face throughout the story?
Whether to keep Leita or set her free
What is the part of the plot where the main conflict or problem is introduced?
inciting incident
What is internal conflict? Give an example.
A struggle within a character.
Choosing to make a decision, etc.
Overconfident; lacking respect
presumptuous
Name an external conflict in "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi."
Rikki vs. snakes (Nag, Nagaina, Karait)
Rikki washed out of his burrow
Rikki crushes the eggs
etc.
Swan trapped in thorns
Mr. Peters tries to help swan in thorns
etc.
What plot point is where loose ends are tied up and conflicts are settled?
Resolution
What is external conflict? Give an example.
A character against an outside force.
another character, nature, society, etc.
Came back to life or consciousness
revived