I am done with the commenting about the story and I sure hope
you read it. Wasn't it exciting? LOL!
Vocabulary Words and Meanings
16 years ago
Setting ??
1. Where is this story set?
On a Saturday morning at the east side tennis courts.
2. In what time (historical context) is it set?
I think it is set in the fifties.
3. How do you know the answers to the two previous questions?
Using context clues.
Character ??s
1. Who is the main character?
The main characters are Selena and Ginnie.
2. Who is/ are ancillary characters?
Eric
3. What is the main character's major physical trait?
What is the main characters psychological traits?
They are both young athletic girls who bicker a lot.
8. Who is important to the main character?
No one really except the other girl.
9. Who is the main character important to?
They are obviously important to each other
and their parents.
10. What is the main character's biggest flaw?
Their biggest flaws are probably their
argumentative attitudes.
11. What does the main character do? For work? For fun?
They are both students who love to play tennis.
In the story they play tennis.
Plot ??s
1. Where does this story begin?
The story begins at one of the girls' homes.
2. Where does this story end?
It ends with a conversation with one of the girls'
older brother in the living room.
3. What is the conflict of this story? Is there more than one?
Who pays the cab fare. The brother dislikes her sister.
4. What is the climax of this story?
The climax is when Eric walks in while his hand was
bleeding
5. How would you describe the structure of this plot line?
Is it linear (in-time, chronological) or circular
(like “Pulp Fiction” or “Lost Highway”)?
It is hard to tell because the story is only one day. However,
I am pretty sure that it is in chronological order.