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

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What is another word for 'lingered'?

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remained

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

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

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

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John talks to his mother about the day.

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Which phrase helps readers know the meaning of the word 'stealthily' in paragraph 23?

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whispering of information

Front

Which stage of the plot begins to develop the conflict and builds interest or suspense?

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Rising Action

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What is the definition of 'flashback' in literature?

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

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

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The series of events that create suspense and lead to the climax.

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What is the purpose of 'exposition' in a story?

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To introduce characters, setting, and the basic situation.

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What does 'climax' mean in the context of a plot?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is 'falling action' in a narrative?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.