Definition of Terms
The word describes something that emits light.
Luminous
This type of writing tells a story, often with a beginning, middle, and end.
Narrative writing
What is Nan Madol often referred to as?
The Venice of the Pacific
Who is the main character in the story?
Coyote
This type of writing aims to explain or inform the audience about a specific topic.
Expository Writing
The term means to accumulate and store away items, often secretly
Hoard
What are the main characters and the setting of a narrative considered?
The elements of the story
What is the main feature of Nan Madol?
A network of canals
How does Coyote reach the sky?
He shoots arrows into the sky
What is the term for a sentence that introduces the main idea of an expository paragraph?
Topic sentence
The word means to assign to a lower position or rank.
Relegate
What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?
point of view
What material are the structures of Nan Madol primarily made from?
Basalt stones
What does Coyote do when he gets to the sky?
He arranges the stars into shapes and patterns, creating constellations.
What is the purpose of using evidence, such as statistics or examples, in an expository essay?
support and validate the main points
The word describes a situation that is unstable and dangerously likely to fall or collapse
Precariously
What are the main characters and the setting of a narrative considered?
The elements of the story
What stories did the narrator's grandparents tell them about Nan Madol?
Stories about ancient kings and the spiritual significance of the site.
Why does Coyote decide to come back down to Earth?
He feels lonely when he looks down and sees how small everything appears.
Name three common organizational structures used in expository writing.
The cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.
A word describes a long and eventful journey or adventure.
Odyssey
What literary device creates the emotional atmosphere of a narrative, and can include descriptions of weather, setting, and character feelings?
The mood or atmosphere
What did the visit to Nan Madol inspire the narrator to do?
Learn more about Pohnpei's traditions and legends
What natural phenomenon does the story explain?
The formation of constellations in the night sky.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an expository essay?
provide a clear and concise summary of the essay's main argument or point