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The School Play by Gary Soto
The School Play by Gary Soto
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Reading Comprehension + Literary Elements + Vocabulary
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Questions
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What is a prop?
an object an actor uses in a play
similar but better than a mop
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Eases the tension in the story. Shows how the main character resolves the conflict.
rising action
falling action
3
What does smirk mean?
to dance in a strange manner
to smile in an insulting way
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The most exciting part and a turning point
climax
resolution
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Shows how the conflict becomes more difficult (builds suspense)
rising action
exposition
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The attitude that a writer has toward his or her subject.
Tone
Theme
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What is a fluke?
an accidental advantage
an instrument that is similar to a flute
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What does relentless mean?
pretty and charming
refusing to stop or give up
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Reveals how everything turns out
resolution
climax
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Which word means used or shared by everyone in a group?
tribunal
communal
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What is a blot?
a big rock
a spot or stain
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Which word means to move unsteadily from side to side?
wobble
tumble
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Introduces the setting and the characters. Sets up or hints at the conflict. (problem)
climax
exposition
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What is a narrative?
a story
a poem
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A picture that helps you understand the events in a story
plot diagram
summary
