Vocabulary
an accidental outcome of events, ideas, or circumstances at the same time, without one causing the other
What is a coincidence?
The sequence of events in a story, novel, or play
What is plot?
“...no hips, and a brain, that’s what I had.”
What is characterization quote?
Who raises Marta because her parents are unable to?
Marta's grandparents
shy, reserved, unsociable
What is withdrawn?
the part of plot that reveals the final outcome
What is resolution?
“I was almost back at my classroom’s door when I heard angry voices and arguing… They seemed to be arguing about me. I couldn’t believe it.”
What is rising action quote?
Who are the two teachers arguing about Marta?
Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone
very bad; unpleasant; foul
What is vile?
the turning point in the story or greatest emotional intensity
What is climax?
“The small Texas school that I attended carried out a tradition every year during the eighth grade graduation; a beautiful gold and green jacket, was awarded to the valedictorian.”
What is exposition quote?
What is important about Joann's father?
He is on the school board and he owns the only store in town.
to find and gather together; to collect
What is muster?
part of plot that introduces setting, characters, conflict
What is the exposition?
“He said to tell you that he won’t pay the fifteen dollars…” I looked at him, forcing my eyes to stay dry. “He said if I have to pay for it, then it wouldn’t be a scholarship jacket.”
What is climax quote?
At the end of the story, who says to Marta, "I hear you're getting the scholarship jacket this year"?
Mr. Schmidt
a feeling of alarm or uneasiness
What is dismay?
part of plot that increases the reader's interest
What is rising action?
"Okay. We'll make an exception in your case. I'll tell the Board, you'll get your jacket."
What is falling action quote?
How does Marta's grandfather react to the news that she is getting the scholarship jacket?
He gives her a pat on the shoulder and a smile