"Button, Button" - Flashcard (Part 1, Whole Class Reading)

Front

What is the main type of conflict in 'Button, Button'?

Back

Character vs Self

Front

How does Arthur react to the button box?

Back

He believes it is a joke and dismisses it.

Front

Who gave Norma and Arthur the button?

Back

Mr. Steward

Front

What part of the plot introduces the characters?

Back

Exposition

Front

Which line of dialogue creates the central conflict of the story?

Back

C. 'If you push the button, someone whom you don’t know will die.'

Front

Define 'Exposition' in a story.

Back

The part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Front

What is 'Character vs Self' conflict?

Back

A struggle within a character's mind, often involving personal dilemmas or moral choices.

Front

What role does Mr. Steward play in the story?

Back

He is the character who gives Norma and Arthur the button.

Front

What is the significance of Arthur's reaction to the button box?

Back

It reflects his disbelief and sets the stage for the story's conflict.

Front

Identify the climax in a story.

Back

The point of highest tension where the main conflict reaches its peak.