Character
Paragraph 53 of Button, Button states " Doesn't it intrigue you?" The form of characterization used is
what is Speech
Something strange or unusual
A. Intrigue
B. Weird
C. Typical
D. Eccentric
The beginning of the story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.
Exposition
Uses like or as
what is simile
Norma hesitates when she first hears the offer
What is she is uncertain
In paragraph 147-148 of Button, Button it states "Reaching out , she pressed it down. For us, she thought angrily. She shuddered. Was it happening? A chill of horror swept across her."
The form of characterization being used is
What is Actions
Offer or proposal
A. Rejection
B. Proposition
C. Fact
D. Refusal
The turning point and most intense moment of the story, when the main character confronts the central conflict and an important change or decision occurs.
Climax
giving human traits, feelings, or actions to nonhuman things
what is personification
Arthur's feelings when the offer is presented
What is offended.
Mr. Steward is let inside by Norma- in paragraph 18 it states " Norma frowned. She didn't like his attitude. " What are you trying to sell ?" she asked.
The form of characterization used is
Effect on others
laugh at or mock someone or something in a disrespectful way
A. Scoff
B. Praise
C. Hurt
D. offend
The series of events in which conflicts, obstacles, and complications develop, increasing tension and pushing the characters toward an important turning point
Rising Action
an extreme exaggeration used for effect, not meant to be taken literally.
What is hypberbole
Norma's values
What is she wants a better life or new beginning with the 50k
In paragraph 73 of Button, Button it states- " After lunch she took the card halves from her purse again and scotch taped the edges together. " Why am I doing this?"
The form of characterization used is
What is thoughts.
Unwilling or unable to believe something
A. what is immoral
b. what is offensive
c. what is authentic
d. what is incredulous
The events that occur after the climax as the consequences of the character's decisions unfold and the central conflict begins moving toward a resolution.
Falling Action
a word that imitates the sound it names
Onomatopoeia
In paragraph 163 of Button, Button it states " My dear lady," Mr. Steward said. " Do you really think you knew your husband?"
Possible reason for the question presented by Mr. Steward
What is
Arthur may have been behind the button proposition
Norma's personality
What is selfish
what is impulsive
what is curious
dealing with money or currency
A. Currency
B. Monetarily
C. Pesos
D. Euros
Clues or hints an author provides that suggest events, conflicts, or outcomes that may happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
a direct comparison saying one thing is another to highlight shared qualities
what is metaphor
Infer was Arthur's death really accidental?