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What does Buddy initially think about approaching the house?
What does Buddy initially think about approaching the house?
- He is determined to prove his bravery.
- He feels it will be a waste of time.
- He thinks it will be fun.
- He believes it is dangerous and scary. (correct)
Which feature of the house contributes to its eerie appearance?
Which feature of the house contributes to its eerie appearance?
- The bright lights inside
- The welcoming front porch
- The colorful front garden
- The boarded-up windows (correct)
What made Buddy change his mind about approaching the front door?
What made Buddy change his mind about approaching the front door?
- He wanted to impress Charmian.
- He wanted to conquer his fears. (correct)
- He was curious about the house.
- Julius dared him to do it.
How does Buddy view the old house after reflecting on his fears?
How does Buddy view the old house after reflecting on his fears?
What does Buddy intend to do when he reaches the front door?
What does Buddy intend to do when he reaches the front door?
What was the condition of the gate at the house?
What was the condition of the gate at the house?
What physical evidence suggests that the house has been abandoned?
What physical evidence suggests that the house has been abandoned?
Who joins Buddy at the bottom of the steps?
Who joins Buddy at the bottom of the steps?
What does Buddy hear just before he tries to peek through the letter box?
What does Buddy hear just before he tries to peek through the letter box?
What does Buddy associate with his fear of the house?
What does Buddy associate with his fear of the house?
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Descriptive language
Descriptive language
A literary device used to describe the setting and highlight the mood or atmosphere of a story.
Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing
A literary technique where the author provides clues about the events that will happen later in the story.
Interior monologue
Interior monologue
A literary technique used to depict the mental and emotional state of a character through descriptions of their thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.
Mood
Mood
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Protagonist
Protagonist
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Irony
Irony
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Imagery
Imagery
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Suspense
Suspense
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Theme
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Narrative style
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Study Notes
Buddy Novel Extract Summary
- Setting: Houses on a street where a murder happened. Houses are large, set back from the pavement, with large gardens and trees. The house in question is number 56.
- Exterior Description: Tall brick gateposts, a half-open gate, a wooden barricade with tangled barbed wire, a tall, straggly hedge. Windows are boarded up.
- Buddy's Reaction: Buddy feels a sense of dread and foreboding about the house.
- Character Motivation: Buddy and his friends are determined to visit the house despite their fear of the unknown.
- Internal Conflict: Buddy is torn between fear and his wish to prove his bravery. He fears ghosts, old houses, and death.
- Action: Buddy, trying to be brave, walks up to the front door, intending to count to 10 without being afraid.
- Encounter: Buddy finds that the steps are worn from people who had walked on them before, including the victims of the murder. He also notices that the house has boarded up windows, and a letter box.
- Suspense: A noise behind Buddy startles him. He turns around to see Julius and Charmian and they ask what they are doing.
- Climax: Buddy and Charmian look into the letterbox. They see someone or a face looking back, scaring them, causing them to run.
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