"The First Day of School" by R.V. Cassill Review

Front

What event signals the rising action in 'The First Day of School'?

Back

John talks to his mother about the day ahead.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is another word for resentment?

Back

anger

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How does the flashback in paragraphs 27–28 affect the story?

Back

It reflects John’s fear of what is to come.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does 'lament' mean?

Back

Wailing or crying as a way of expressing grief or sorrow.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does 'serene' mean?

Back

Calm and unflustered.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the main theme of 'The First Day of School'?

Back

The challenges and emotions associated with starting a new school year.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does the term 'rising action' refer to in a story?

Back

The series of events that lead up to the climax.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a flashback in literature?

Back

A scene that interrupts the present action to show an event that happened earlier.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

How can a character's feelings affect the plot?

Back

A character's emotions can drive their decisions and actions, influencing the story's direction.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of dialogue in a story?

Back

Dialogue reveals character relationships, emotions, and advances the plot.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3