plot diagram
vocabulary
point of view
"Rikki Tikki-Tavi"
"Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed"
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The most exciting part of the story; the turning point

climax

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a young bird

fledgling

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the narrator is the character. Uses pronouns "I" "me" and "we"

first person 

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Why does Nag hide in the bathroom?

He wants to kill Teddy's father when he comes to the bathroom in the morning.

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What shape best describes the plot structure of "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed?"

circle

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the events within the plot that lead up to the turning point

rising action

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very much; extremely

immensely

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pronouns "he" "she" and "they." this point of view gives insight into the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

third person limited

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What is the climax of the story?

when Rikki-Tikki follows Nagaina into the rat hole

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Why did Mr. Bittering refuse to eat food grown on Mars?

He noticed the Earth people starting to change

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the point in the story when all loose ends are tied up

resolution

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to crouch, as in fear

cower

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pronouns "he" "she" and "they." This point of view gives the reader insight into the thoughts and feelings of all the characters

third person omniscient

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What type of conflict describes the war between Teddy's father and the Cobra?

Man Vs. Nature

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describe the shift in mood that occurs with Mr. Bittering's character throughout the story.

At first, the mood is tense as Harry struggles to accept his new reality. Gradually, the mood relaxes as Harry gives in to the changes that are inevitable.

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the very beginning of the story. The point where characters and setting are introduced

exposition

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a cottage of one story usually surrounded by a verrandah

bungalow

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pronouns "he" "she" and "they." This point of view is told from the narrator, the reader does not gain insight into the thoughts and feelings of any characters.

third person limited

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What type of character would Rikki Tikki be considered?

protagonist

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In the radio play, what techniques are used to establish the mood? (3 techniques)

sound effects, speech, and music

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the main problem within the story.

conflict

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an artificial channel for conducting water, often filled with a gate at the upper end for regulating flow

sluice

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From what point of view is "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed" told?

third person limited- the reader only has insight to the thoughts and feelings of Mr. Bittering.

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What type of character would you consider Nagaina?

Antagonist

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What part of the plot is the following situation?

"A radio flash carries news of the atom bomb and rocket destruction in New York."

Rising Action