The Elevator, by W. Sleator
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What social norm does the lady violate according to the main character in 'The Elevator'?
Back
Elevator etiquette: she does not face the elevator door and stares at Martin while on the elevator.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two types of conflicts present in 'The Elevator'?
Back
Internal and external conflicts.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is internal conflict?
Back
Human vs self.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What can be inferred about Martin's feelings towards the elevator when he arrives winded and gasping at the seventeenth floor?
Back
He is so afraid of the elevator that he is willing to work hard to avoid riding on it.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'apprehensive' mean?
Back
Nervous.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary theme of 'The Elevator'?
Back
Fear and anxiety in confined spaces.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the setting of the elevator contribute to the story's tension?
Back
The confined space heightens the sense of claustrophobia and fear.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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