Plot Structure
The highest, most exciting part of a story; the turning point
Climax
The mood of the author; the "vibe" of the story
Tone
Which abolitionist saved slaves through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
"If you give us homework, I'm going to cry all night."
Pathos
What is the name of our superintendent?
Dr. Hammock
The way the story wraps up; the end
Resolution
When we know something that the characters do not
Dramatic irony
Which abolitionist wrote "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July"?
Frederick Douglass
"If you work out 3x a week, you will lose weight."
Logos
How many students go to Beech Grove? (Closest answer wins!)
938
The build up toward the climax
Rising Action
When a character says something they do not mean; sarcasm
Verbal Irony
Did Harriet write a letter to Frederick or did Frederick write a letter to Harriet?
Frederick wrote a letter to Harriet
"You have to apologize; It's the right thing to do."
Ethos
What is the name of our name NEW Assistant Principal?
Mrs. Hultman
The beginning; where the setting and characters are introduced
Exposition
When something unexpected/humorous happens
Situational Irony
Which of the two abolitionists did their work to free slaves publicly?
Frederick Douglass
"The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract."
Ethos
How long has Mr. Bruner been a teacher? (Closest answer wins)
45 years
A hint/indication that something is going to happen
Foreshadowing
Which word of this sentence is most affecting the tone: "Time crawled by as we watched the teacher yesterday morning."
"Crawled"
What is the tone of "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July"?
Angry; hopeful; a call out
And I further declare and make known, that such persons of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.
Logos
When is Ms. DeFreese getting married? Closest answer wins!)
May 23rd