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What is the primary focus of the conversation between Max and Claire?
What is the primary focus of the conversation between Max and Claire?
- A concern or question about someone's behavior or emotional state. (correct)
- Planning a surprise for Ahmed.
- Discussing the condition of the basement.
- Arguing about a recent event.
Where is Ahmed when the initial incident occurs?
Where is Ahmed when the initial incident occurs?
- In the kitchen, preparing a meal.
- Outside the house.
- Upstairs, eavesdropping on Max and Claire.
- In the basement. (correct)
What triggers the event that startles Ahmed?
What triggers the event that startles Ahmed?
- Max calling out his name.
- The slamming of a door. (correct)
- A sudden power outage.
- A loud noise from outside.
What causes Ahmed to fall down the stairs?
What causes Ahmed to fall down the stairs?
Which best describes the atmosphere following the incident in the basement?
Which best describes the atmosphere following the incident in the basement?
Flashcards
Characters
Characters
Individuals involved in the story, like Max, Claire, and Ahmed.
Conflict
Conflict
A struggle or problem faced by characters, often driving the narrative.
Setting
Setting
The place and time where the story occurs, such as a house in this excerpt.
Inciting Incident
Inciting Incident
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Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing
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Study Notes
Dialogue and Actions
- Max and Claire are talking, Max is in the kitchen, Claire is in the basement
- Max is shouting, and Claire asks why he is shouting
- Max explains he's looking for soda
- Claire comments on Max's behavior
- Max denies being in the basement
- Max asks why Claire's face is red
- Claire says she had to pee
- Max slams the basement door
- Ahmed is going down the stairs
- Ahmed trips over Teddy (the cat)
- Ahmed hits the floor
- The cat runs up the stairs
- Claire asks what is happening
- Ahmed doesn't move, his heart is pounding
- Claire says it's Teddy the cat
- Max offers a Coke
- Claire says "yeah"
Character Interactions
- Max and Claire are siblings
- Ahmed is present in the scene.
- Claire is talking to Teddy (the cat) and Max is in the kitchen
Setting
- The scene takes place in a home, most likely with a basement.
- There is a metro strike
Emotional State
- Ahmed is concerned/scared
- Max is curious/playful
- Claire is a bit distracted/concerned
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