Fever 1793
The main character in Fever 1793
Mattie Cook
The main character in a story. The story revolves around this character.
protagonist
a medical professional who prepared and sold medicines and herb
apothecary
means to take great pleasure, delight, or deep enjoyment in something
relish
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Mattie found that the coffee house had been _______.
Robbed
The time and place of the story.
setting
a craftsman who makes and repairs wooden barrels, casks, tubs, and vats.
Cooper
to raise, lift, or haul something heavy
hoist
What is the most famous Pokémon (he's yellow)?
Pikachu
Matilda buries Grandfather with_______.
a picture of Grandmother
A series of events that eventually build up to the climax. The characters and conflict are further developed and events begin to get complicated.
rising action
something that is strictly not allowed
prohibited
a pale ghost or a visible spirit
wraith
What’s the only vegetable that is also classified as a flower?
Broccoli
The messenger brings this to Thanksgiving dinner
a free sample of coffee beans
The reader sees and knows only as much as the main character does. We know what the main character is thinking and feeling, but not what anyone else is thinking or feeling. Written as “I”, “me, “we”….
first person
malicious remarks designed to damage someone's reputation
Scurrilous
a soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass
poultice
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
Mattie takes Nell to the Orphanage for this reason
"the longer she takes care of Nell, the harder it will be to part with her."
The repetition of sounds produced by vowels within a sentence or phrase, a type of alliteration.
Assonance
suggesting or showing that something bad is going to happen in the future
ominous
going far beyond what is fair or reasonable
exorbitant
Which artist painted "The Starry Night"?
Vincent van Gogh