Vocab 1
Misleading by means of pleasant or alluring methods.
Beguiling
Remain present although waning or gradually dying.
Linger
The sequence of interconnected events within the story of a narrative literary work.
Plot
What does Billy say about the guestbook?
He makes a remark about how the names look familiar.
What is the exposition in a story?
Used to introduce background information within a story or a narrative.
Wishing or appearing to wish evil to others.
Malevolent
What is the definition of compelling?
Driving or forcing.
The central turning point of the story when the protagonist confronts the opposing force.
Climax
What is weird about the tea that Billy is given?
It smells/tastes of almonds.
Where the tension stemming from the story’s central conflict decreases.
Falling Action
What is the definition of naïve?
Marked by or showing unaffected simplicity.
What is the definition of dotty?
Somewhat mad or eccentric.
The message or abstract idea that emerges from a literary work.
Theme
Who is the antagonist in this short story?
The Landlady
What is the theme of this story?
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Easily tricked because of being too trusting.
Gullible.
What is the definition of dainty?
Delicately beautiful.
Part of the plot where the main problem is resolved or worked out.
Resolution
Why was Billy going to Bath?
A job opportunity
What day is our vocab quiz?
Friday.
What is the definition of emanate?
Give out, as breath or odor.
Arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable.
Events in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest.
Rising Action
How does the story end?
Billy asks about Mr. Temple and The Landlady assures him that he is the only guest that has been here for the last couple years.
Impressively fashionable and elegant.
Swanky.