"Rogue Wave"

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8 questions
4

What is the setting of "Rogue Wave"?

2

What affect does the setting have on this story?

2

Look at lines 63-67. Although the story does not specifically tell you, what can you infer about Sully's sailing ability? How do you know?

2

What is the main conflict of this story?

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While the overall setting of the story has not changed, Scoot and Sully are now each in their own settings. What are the settings of each character, and how do each of these settings impact the plot?

4

After the conflict of the story is introduced, the rising action of the story presents additional obstacles for each of the characters. Look at lines 200-211. What are at least three obstacles that Scoot faces to put her in more danger?

2

The suspense in the rising action of the story often builds to a breaking point, called the climax, which essentially resloves the conflict. Reread lines 363-372 and identify the climax of the story.

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The moments of the story right after the climax is called the resolution. Sully has one last exchange with the captain of the Red Rooster. When the captain asked Sully what happend, he responded with "Rogue Wave". What was the captain's reaction to Sully's response? Why does Captain Stevens respond that way?