Elements of Plot
How many plot stages are there?
What is FIVE?
A long wave or succession of waves is called a...
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What is SWELL?
The science of getting vehicles from place to place is ______.
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What is NAVIGATION?
Cite evidence from the story to support that Sully is an experienced sailor.
What is he SAILED THE OLD SEA DOG A DOZEN TIMES; HAS BEEN AROUND BOATS HIS WHOLE LIFE?
When the rogue wave hits the Old Sea Dog, what type of conflict are the characters facing?
What is EXTERNAL; CHARACTER VS. NATURE?
Which plot stage introduces the characters, setting, and initial conflict?
Fill in the Blank: The crowd _____ at the acrobats' performance, amazed by their talents.
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What is MARVELED?
When something is done with hesitancy or uncertainty...
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What is TENTATIVELY?
What is SHE WANTED AN OFFSHORE SAILING TRIP FOR HER BIRTHDAY; SHE TEASED SULLY BACK; SHE WAS DETERMINED TO ESCAPE THE CABIN.
Once the rogue wave hits, the story divides into TWO settings. Explain both.
What is IN THE OCEAN AND ON THE BOAT'S HULL (SULLY) AND INSIDE THE CABIN (SCOOT)?
What plot stage is at the very end of the story?
What is RESOLUTION?
What is a synonym for DESOLATE?
What is UNINHABITED; DESERTED
Fill in the blank: If you continue to talk back and be disrespectful, you will _____ face consequences.
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What is INEVITABLY?
Identify TWO obstacles that Scoot has to overcome while trapped in the Old Sea Dog's cabin.
What is FIERCE HEADACHE; TOTAL DARKNESS; DOORS DIDN'T OPEN; WATER SEEPING IN?
What is SHE FEELS THE GALLEY RANGE (STOVETOP) ABOVE HER HEAD?
This plot stage develops the conflict and makes it more complicated.
What is RISING ACTION?
INSUFFICIENT and SCARCE are antonyms for _____.
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What is AMPLE?
Fill in the blank: The park ranger _____ approached the injured deer, unsure of its condition and trying not to scare it.
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What is TENTATIVELY?
What is Scoot's real name and how did she get her nickname?
What is MELISSA; AS A BABY SHE CRAWLED SO FAST?
What is IT SINKS AT THE END OF THE STORY?
What is resolved at the climax and when does this part of the plot typically occur in the story?
What is THE CONFLICT; OCCURS TOWARDS THE END OF THE STORY?
Name an antonym for IMPROBABLE.
What is PROBABLE; POSSIBLE; LIKELY?
What is INHABITED; CROWDED; BUSY?
What is BEING A BOAT CAPTAIN, HE IS AWARE OF HOW DANGEROUS ROGUE WAVES ARE; HE MIGHT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THEM?
Describe how Scoot and Sully communicate with one another and how their communication complicates things.
What is SCOOT IS USING A KNIFE TO TAP ON THE BOAT AND SULLY POUNDS WITH HIS FIST; THEY CAN'T HEAR WHAT EACH OTHER IS SAYING?