Vocabulary
Flashback
A conversation, episode, or event that happened before the story
What is the definition of summary?
All the most important facts or details from an article, story, or other text, rewritten in a much shorter format
Superman and The Joker are fighting over control of Gotham
External
Who is the author of TMDG?
Richard Connell
Denotation
The dictionary definition of a word
What should be included in a summary of FICTION
All the main events and characters
Derek wants to ride down his first ramp on a skateboard but is scared he'll get hurt
Internal
Who is on the ship with Rainsford at the beginning of the story?
Whitney
Conflict
The heart of plot, the struggle between opposing forces
What is the second part of a plot diagram?
The Inciting Incident
Susie and John both want to win the game, but John's insecurity about his skill is making him think of skipping it
Internal
What is significant about General Zaroff saying "we try to be civilized here?"
It's ironic because Zaroff is incredibly uncivil
Connotation
The feeling a word evokes in the reader
Describe the third part of a "Somebody Wanted But So Then"
But: What was the problem or conflict?
Lily sees her friend being bullied, but is scared to confront the bully to stop it
Both
How does Rainsford sneak back into the General's house?
He swam
Scruples
A feeling of doubt or hesitation
What opera does General Zaroff refference?
Madame Butterfly