Fiction Vocab
Story Vocab
Plot
Characters
About the Story
100
The series of events related to the central conflict, or struggle. Introduces a conflict, develops it, and eventually resolves it.
What is plot
100
To challenge or tease in an insulting manner
What is taunt
100
How Matt feels after his first visit to Mr. Bataky
What is scared/afraid
100
The main character in the story
Who is Matt
100
The thing that Matt will never refuse
What is a dare
200
The point of highest suspense; the turning point
What is climax
200
The state of being confused; having disordered speech and hallucinations
What is delirious
200
The things Mr. Bataky tells Matt when he comes to visit
What are secrets about his past
200
The character who is telling the story or narrating.
Who is Marley
200
the person who dared Matt to go to Mr. Bataky's house
Who is Marley
300
The point at which the central conflict is resolved or ended
What is resolution
300
Overall character as seen or judged by others
What is reputation
300
How Rev. Kaizer convinces Matt to go back to Mr. Bataky's house
What is a dare
300
The man who is dying of liver failure
Who is Mr. Bataky
300
What Mr. Bataky thought Matt was
What is an angel
400
A category of literature that includes any work of prose that tells a made-up or imaginary story
What is fiction
400
Moved or broke away suddenly or rapidly
What is bolted
400
A being who cannot tell secrets
What is an angel
400
Person who believes everyone is good, even Matt Kaizer
Who is Rev. Kaizer
400
The person who convinced Matt to go back and visit Mr. Bataky
Who is Rev Kaizer
500
Also known as the introduction, sets the tone or mood, introduces the characters and setting, and provides necessary background information
What is exposition
500
Crying or calling out intensely; begging
What is imploring
500
Matt's appearance at the end of the story
What is like an angel without wings
500
The name of the character whose father is ill
Who is Mary Beth Bataky
500
The kind of person Matt becomes at the END of the story
What is good
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