Plot Line Elements
The turning point in the story. Often the most exciting and intense part of the story.
Climax
"It was so cold that if you spit, the slob would be an ice cube before it hit the ground. It was about a zillion degrees below zero." is an example of what figurative language?
hyperbole
Who is Kenny's best friend?
Rufus
This character grew up in the South and is very organized and overly prepared.
Wilona or Momma
The main problem that the main character will have to face.
Conflict
"I could here the jink-jink sound of that carp ..." is an example of what figurative language?
onomatopoeia
What`s the reason no one ever wants to hold Joetta`s head while she sleeps?
She drools everywhere in her sleep.
This character is the reason for Kenny's trauma.
Joetta or Joey
The main character’s attempts to solve the problem. These events lead up to the climax and build suspense.
Rising Action
"Larry was the king of Clark........but Byron was a god" is an example of what figurative language?
metaphor
What was Dad's big surprise for their trip to Grandma Sands?
The Ultra Glide
This character begins as the antagonist and is the reason for many of Kenny's problems. Later, this character changes for the better and is the reason for Kenny's ability to heal from his trauma.
Byron
The problem is resolving, wrapping up and leading to the resolution.
Falling Action
"The Brown Bomber whistled a tune when the Ultra Glider was playing" is an example of what figurative language?
Personification
What's the mean nickname Rufus is called at school?
Country Corn Flake
This character starts off as a weak, fearful, rule following kid who later becomes reckless and mischievous which gets this character into serious trouble.
Kenny
Introduces the characters and the setting. Solution to the conflict. (You need to name BOTH in order!)
Exposition AND Resolution
"Your breath kind of hung frozen in the air like a hunk of smoke and you could walk along and look exactly like a train blowing out big,fat,white puffs of smoke" is an example of what figurative language?
simile
Name the type of cookie that was used to hit the bird. Also, name the type of bird that was killed by the cookie.
Swedish Cremes and Mourning Dove
This is a made up character that represents something dark and scary, and becomes a source of Kenny's trauma.
Wool Pooh