Button, Button

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is the part of the story where the main conflict develops and builds up to the climax.

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What happens when the Lewis' push the button?

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They receive $50,000.

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What is the climax of the story?

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The climax is when Norma pushes the button, leading to the tragic outcome.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the part of the story after the climax where the conflict begins to resolve.

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What do we learn about in the exposition of a story?

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In the exposition, we meet the characters, the setting, and the main conflict.

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Who are the main characters in 'Button, Button'?

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The main characters are Norma and Arthur Lewis.

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What is the significance of the button in the story?

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The button represents a moral dilemma and the consequences of choices.

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What does Norma's decision to push the button reveal about her character?

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It reveals her selfishness and the complexity of human emotions.

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What is a moral dilemma?

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A moral dilemma is a situation in which a person must choose between two conflicting moral principles.

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What is the theme of 'Button, Button'?

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The theme explores the consequences of greed and the value of human life.