Anecdote Arrangement
This part of the story is when our heroes confront smaller challenges before the biggest one of all.
Rising Action
Origin: From an Asian geographical name.
Definition: Highest point : climax, apex
Example: Since Sherpas have a detailed knowledge of ______, they often guide travelers to the peak.
Everest
One of the cultural symbols of Riverdale Academy Day School is this color. Just don't call it pink!
Salmon
When the fear is out of proportion to the potential danger, we call it this.
Phobia
These 2 characteristics of a story are typically shared in the exposition of a story.
Characters and setting
Definition: Of or relating to magnitude or size.
Example: The use of 3D effects provided a _________ experience for viewers.
Dimensional
Andy Peterson is very, very, confident he will be the next _____ for the football team.
Quarterback
In an Informational Text such as a science or history book, a "boxed feature" does this.
Gives the reader more information on the topic.
or
Gives the reader information on a related topic.
This typically happens directly after a height of the story, detailing the aftermath and consequences of the main event.
Falling action
This word is of Greek origin and means the mind, soul, or spirit.
The psychiatrist tried to enter the ______ of her patient.
P-S-Y-C-H-E
When names are attached to buildings such as the Richardson Science Lab or the Morgan Library, it typically means this.
The family donated money to the school
I go boo
Make them shoo
I make fun
Way they run
I won't cry
So they fly
I just smile
They go wild
AABBCCDD
or
AABBCCDE
This is the beginning of a story.
Exposition
Example: The skatepark was finally complete when the construction workers laid down the ______.
asphalt or asphalte
Mom's greatest worry is this.
Jordan growing up.
In MLA format, cite the 2024 article titled "What Scares the Master of Fear?" by R.L. Stein.
(R.L. Stein, 2024)
An example of this would be when Harry Potter gets an invitation to Hogwarts.
Inciting Event
Definition: of or relating to horseback riding.
The sign next to the ranch read "________ Crossing."
Equestrian
According to dad, this is the most important rule of giving handshakes.
Do not give a dead fish!
This genre is based on real events and takes place in the past. "The Breadwinner" by Deborah Ellis is this genre and takes place in 1990's Afghanistan.
Historical Fiction