Rising Action
This is the 2nd element, reveals the problems or conflicts
Resolution
This is the 5th element, also known as the conclusion. It is where the problem or conflict is figured out (resolved).
Falling Action
This is the 4th element, it explains the result of the climax
Climax
This is the 3rd element, the turning point, most intense or suspenseful part of the story
Exposition
This is the 1st element, gives background information to the story, the setting, and introduces the characters
gnarly
having knots and a bumpy surface
rivulet
a small brook or stream
cascade
something that can fall, pour, or rush into stages
precipice
an overhanging or extremely steep area of rock
4 characters in the story The Ravine
Vinny, Joe-Boy, Mo, & Starlene
(Vinny is the main character)
Setting of The Ravine
Hawaiian waterfall
Importance of the setting?
It is where a boy died, Butchie
ravine
a deep, narrow valley made by running water
scowled
Frowned Angrily
winced
to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start; flinch.
scoffed
To make fun of or mock
parallel
going in the same direction, not crossing paths
torpedoed
to be launched
swarmed
Moving quickly and gathering in large numbers
What is important about the legend of the stone goddess?
Butchie was rumored to be the stone goddess's prince, according to Starlene. Think about why she told this to Vinny. (this is a critical thinking question on your test)
Do you think Vinny and Joe-Boy are friends? Why or why not?
Another critical thinking question.... think about what Vinny calls Joe-Boy for the answer.
How does Vinny feel about NOT jumping?
Be ready for this critical thinking question.
Be familiar with the conversation Vinny has with his mom and dad about the boy who died and going to the pond.
Be ready for this critical thinking question. I suggest knowing where this is in the story so you can revisit it during the test. (Yes, you can use your text for part of the test)
What does Vinny mean when he thinks that "he'd never seen anything so beautiful in all his life" at
the end of the story?
Be ready for this critical thinking question.
