Setting
The setting is
Where the story takes place
The exposition introduces the setting, characters and problem. True or false.
True
To make an inference means
To make a statement or guess based on what we already know about the character or situation.
Why did the woman in A Mother in Mannville come to the cabin?
To write
The orphan knew that his time with the woman and dog would come to an end so he was savoring every minute they had together. Savoring means...
Enjoyed, treasured
How does the setting of the first night in The Monkey's Paw add suspense?
The rain, wind and the fact that they only have one other neighbor.
What is the rising action?
Events that lead up to the climax
In A Mother in Mannville what can we infer that Roger looks at the narrator as a mother figure since he sends a lot of time with her. True or false.
True
How did Mr. and Mrs. White feel about the death of Hubert?
They were upset and blamed themselves since the wish killed him.
Bonnie felt vulnerable after revealing her true feelings to Howie because she didn't know how he would feel. Based on the context clues vulnerable means....
Sensitive to criticism
The orphanage sits on top of the mountain and the village is below.
The climax is the?
Turning point in the story
In Thank You, Ma'am what can we infer about Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones when she takes Roger home?
She wants to take care of him.
She wants to teach him a lesson.
She feels bad for him.
Why does Roger try to seal from Mrs. Jones?
So he can buy a pair of blue suede shoes.
Jim doesn't try to create a diversion when Helmholtz catches him destroying the science lab, he continues destroying it. Based on the context clues diversion means....
Distraction
How is New York different than Cuba in Viva New Jersey?
New York is loud and crowded with little grass.
Cuba is quiet with grass and flowers.
What is the falling action?
Everything that happens after the climax
In Viva New Jersey what can we infer about Ashley's house since Lucinda wants to take the dog there?
That he house allows pets
That her house is large
That her house has a yard
Why does Lucinda take the dog home with her even though her building doesn't allow dogs?
She feels bad that he is alone
She knows what it's like to feel alone
The colors of the sunset suffused over the mountain top. Suffused means...
Spread through or over
What are the two settings in Thank You, Ma'am.
Outside on the street and in Mrs. Jones's room.
The resolution of Thank You, Ma'am is when Roger thanks Mrs. Jones for the money and dinner. True or false.
He is afraid it would be Herbert's zombie
Mrs. White starts crying
Why do the White's take the monkey's paw?
They don't believe it will work
They are selfish
Lucinda and her family had to make a perilous journey from Cuba to Florida on a small boat. Based on the context clues perilous means....
Dangerous