Choose 5 of the following 8 questions to respond to. Make sure to answer in complete sentences and complete thoughts.
1. What do you learn about the main character, Martin, in the exposition?
2. What event sets the rising action in motion?
3. What internal conflict is plaguing Martin in lines 81-84?
4. What details in lines 88-105 help to create suspense about what might happen?
5. What details in lines 121-139 suggest a conflict between father and son?
6. In lines 145-160 the story takes an unexpected turn. How might this development affect Martin's conflict?
7. Judging only by line 175, the climax of the story, is Martin in danger? Explain your opinion.
8. The author ends this story at the climax. What is your opinion of the plot's development and of leaving the conflict unresolved? Explain.
1. What do you learn about the main character, Martin, in the exposition?
2. What event sets the rising action in motion?
3. What internal conflict is plaguing Martin in lines 81-84?
4. What details in lines 88-105 help to create suspense about what might happen?
5. What details in lines 121-139 suggest a conflict between father and son?
6. In lines 145-160 the story takes an unexpected turn. How might this development affect Martin's conflict?
7. Judging only by line 175, the climax of the story, is Martin in danger? Explain your opinion.
8. The author ends this story at the climax. What is your opinion of the plot's development and of leaving the conflict unresolved? Explain.