Plot Diagram
Conflict and other Plot Elements
Characters and Setting
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100

The narrator's family sees that the Gleasons are also awkward when they don't know how to act when eating Chinese food. WHAT PART OF THE PLOT DIAGRAM DOES THIS FIT INTO?

Rising Action

100
What is the conflict in the story?
The narrator wants to blend in as an American.
100
Who is the main character?
The narrator
100
This word means "generously or plentifully."
Lavishly
100
What is Rising Action?
Events creating complications or suspense in the story.
200
Define "climax"
Most exciting part of the story, otherwise called the turning point.
200

The narrator and Meg go to the Dairy Queen.WHAT PART OF THE PLOT DIAGRAM DOES THIS FIT INTO?

Resolution

200
What is another word for "main character?" It starts with a "P"
Protagonist
200
This word means "remarkable sight"
Spectacle
200
What country did Lins emigrate from?
China
300
The Narrator, Meg, Lin Family, Gleason Family; The Lin home, Gleason home, school, and Dairy Queen; The Lin family feels embarrassed and awkward because they don't understand how to act in America. WHICH PART OF THE PLOT SCALE DO THESE DETAILS FIT INTO?
Exposition
300
Meg tells the narrator that all Americans slurp, which makes the narrator feel that she really is an American, despite her family's culture. WHAT PART OF THE PLOT DIAGRAM DOES THIS FIT INTO?
Resolution
300
What is the last name of the American family in the story?
The Gleasons
300
Mr. Giugler was _____________ when his class was noisy in the hallway.
Mortified
300
The Lins didn't know how to blend in as Americans because in their country they had their own ...
Culture and traditions
400

The narrator's family learns how to dress like Americans and the narrator begins to do better in school. Overall, they are feeling better about living in America, so they decide to host their own dinner party. WHAT PART OF THE PLOT DIAGRAM DOES THIS FIT INTO?

The Falling action

400
Define the term "theme".
An idea or lesson about life a story conveys. We discover it by thinking about story's characters and what they learned and discovered in the story.
400
What restaurant does the Lin family slurp their soup at?
Lakeview Restaurant
400
On Thanksgiving, the table is always ____________ topped with all kinds of delicious food.
Lavishly
400
Who or what is antagonist?
A force or character opposing the main character.
500

The narrator and her family go to the Lakeview restaurant for dinner. While there, they slurp their soup and everyone looks at them. The narrator is so embarrassed that she locks herself in the bathroom. WHAT PART OF THE PLOT DIAGRAM DOES THIS FIT INTO?

Climax

500
What is the theme in the story "The All-American Slurp"?
We all want to fit in despite our differences. But we aren't so different after all.
500
What is the narrator's best friend's name?
Meg
500
When you go to a fancy restaurant, it is wise to remember your ____________.
Etiquette
500
What is the full name of the author who wrote "The All-American Slurp"?
Lensey Namioka
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