Definitions
Climax
the point of highest intensity in a story
The protagonist
Myles
Why does Myles go over the fence at the beginning of the story?
He lost his ball
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Define theme
the central idea which gives the work meaning
Setting
the physical background in which the events of a story take place
The antagonist
Lord Mackworth
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What is the setting of Men of Iron?
England in the 1400's
Protagonist
the main character or hero who is usually in conflict with the antagonist
The girl who gets the ball
Lady Anne
Why did Lady Anne want to retrieve the ball instead of Myles?
She doesn't want Myles to get caught
What is the theme of A Christmas Carol?
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Antagonist
an opposing character or rival in conflict with the protagonist
Lady Anne's cousin
What is Lord Mackworth's relationship to Lady Anne?
He is her dad
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What does Lord Mackworth accuse Myles of being?
A coward
Alliteration
when two or more words in close succession start with the same initial consonant or vowel sound (usually in poetry)
Myles' best friend
Gascoyne
What is Myles' role in the English nobility?
squire
What is the climax of Men of Iron?
The conversation between Myles and Lord Mackworth
Why does Lord Mackwoth eventually show mercy to Myles?
Because of who his father is