Vocabulary
Claim
Assertion of a right
What is the definition of "Setting"?
Where the story takes place.
Wistfully
Sadly Pensive.
What is the definition of "Plot"?
Main events of the story.
What is the definition of Character?
Characters can be anything from people, to animals, beings, creatures, or things in a story.
Apprehension
Fear
Where is this story taking place?
The Klondike.
Protagonist
Hero of the story.
What was the first issue the man faced?
Pepper (dog) falls, gets paw wet, so fire first fire is built.
How many characters are in this short story?
There are four characters in this story.
Unwonted
Out of the ordinary.
What is the second theme?
Man Vs His Pride
Appendage
Add on.
What was the second issue?
The man falls in water, and builds second fire. Except this fire is put out by snow from tree.
Who are four characters in this short story?
The man, Pepper, the old timer, and Mother Nature.
Gait
Moving, or speed of walking.
What is the definition of Theme?
Message or point the author is trying to tell.
Antagonist
Villain of the story.
What is the third issue?
The frost bite is getting to him, so he tries to kill Pepper (dog) to warm hands in carcass.
What is one characteristic of the man?
He is very vain.
Gingerly
Carefully.
What is the theme of the story?
Man vs Nature
Reiterate
Say, State, or Perform Again
What happens to the man at the end of the story?
Pepper (dog) gets away. Therefore he was not able to build a fire, and freezes to death.
How did the man react to the old timers advice?
What does it tell us about the man?