Vocabulary
What is
stopping the continuous progress of (an activity or process)?
Interrupted
The ending of a story where the conflict has been resolved and any "loose ends" are tied up.
The resolution
when someone says something but means the opposite
Verbal Irony
Who are the two main characters in "A Package for Mrs. Jewls" ?
Louis and Mrs. Jewls
What is Ms. Cat's least favorite type of shoe?
Sandals
to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems
Struggled
What is the turning point of a story? After this event happens things typically get easier for the protagonist.
The climax
when the outcome is the opposite or completely different from what was expected.
situational irony
Which class was Louis' favorite?
Mrs. Jewls' class
Where is Mr. Landon from?
Utah
(of a part of the body) deprived of the power of physical sensation.
Numb
The stage that builds suspense in a story
The rising action
Identify the type of irony: we see the shark swimming towards the girl but she doesn't see it's about to attack.
Dramatic Irony
How many stories (floors) are there in the school?
Thirty stories high (29 also acceptable - no 19th floor!)
What 2 colors are Mr. Cones' summer pants?
Tan and Black
a pursuit, area of study, or skill to which someone has devoted much time and effort and in which they are expert.
Specialty
Gives us background information like the setting
The exposition
Identify the type of irony: A school teacher has an intense fear of students.
Situational Irony
What was Mrs. Jewls' teaching her class about?
Gravity
What are Ms. Danni's two cats names?
Sparrow and Pigeon
walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
Staggered
Where we discover the conflict of the story
The inciting incident
Which of the following does irony NOT do for a story:
Introduce new characters
What is the lunch lady’s name at the school?
Miss Mush
What is the name of Mr. Forrest's cat?
Kratos (God of War also acceptable)