Million Dollar Words
What million-dollar word could you use to replace the penny word, "good"?
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The purpose of the conclusion in your story is..... (name 1)
remind the reader of the main idea, summarize the story, surprise the reader, share thoughts or ideas, provide a wish or hope
The __________ is the person or entity that drives the story and is central to its events and conflicts.
Character
Why did Nicosia and his family travel to Ohio and Maine?
They traveled to Ohio and Maine in search of stage 10 cancer treatment for Nicosia.
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile
What million-dollar word could you use to replace the penny word, "said"?
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What is conversation in writing called? Usually between quotation marks.
Dialogue
The __________ is the perspective or point of view from which the story is told.
Narrator
Why did Nicosia's parents decide to drive instead of taking a flight?
Nicosia's parents couldn't afford the cost of a flight, so they chose to drive due to financial constraints.
What is the largest continent by land area?
Asia
What million-dollar word could you use to replace the penny word, "fine"?
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Tall, muscular, slim, brunette, hazel eyes are examples of ______________.
Outside Character Traits
_____________ is a form of writing that tells a story or recounts a series of events.
Narrative writing
Why couldn't Nicosia's family find a hotel room in Ohio?
There was only one room left in the hotel they found, and another person took that last available room, leaving no rooms for Nicosia's family.
Name one of the two countries in South America that do not border Brazil.
Chile or Ecuador
What million-dollar word could you use to replace the penny word, "explained"?
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Inside Character Traits
The __________ refers to the time, place, and environment in which the story takes place.
Setting
What did they discover on the news about cancer treatment in Ohio?
The news revealed that Ohio did not have stage 10 cancer treatment available, making Maine the only remaining state that had not confirmed stage 10 cancer treatment.
Which country is both in Europe and Asia?
Turkey
What million-dollar word could you use to replace the penny word "went"?
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Name the 5 elements of the plot. Receive partial credit for each element.
Introduction, Character Development, Increase Suspense, Climax, Resolution
The __________ encompasses the sequence of events that unfold in the story, including the main problem, rising action, climax, and resolution.
Plot
How did Nicosia finally receive his stage 10 cancer treatment?
Nicosia accidentally bumped into an oncologist named Jeremy Weadle in Maine. Dr. Weadle offered to help and arranged for Nicosia to receive cancer treatment in Quebec, Canada. He also covered the cost of their flight to Quebec.
What is the highest peak in South America?
The highest peak in South America is Mount Aconcagua, located in the Andes Mountain Range. It stands at an elevation of 6,960.8 meters (22,837 feet) above sea level.