The exposition includes
Max reminiscing about the first time he met Kevin
, which happened when they were both much younger and in daycare. Max recalls seeing Kevin’s leg braces and thinking they were cool.
What is the exposition of a story?
It is
the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story
. The EXPOSITION will often have information about events that happened before the story began. The EXPOSITION is often the very first part of the PLOT.
What is the rising action of Freak the Mighty?
In Freak the Mighty, the rising action spans
the plot from the inciting event, when Freak moves in next door to Max, to the climax
, when Max’s father…
What is the resolution of Freak the Mighty?
In Freak the Mighty, the resolution occurs
when Max meets Loretta Lee several months after Freak’s death
.
What is the conflict in Freak the Mighty?
The main conflicts in the story are internal.
Both boys are struggling with the inadequacies of their own bodies or minds
. In other words, Max has to learn to deal with being “slow” and Kevin has to learn to deal with not having a body that works. The external conflicts are between Max and Kevin and the bullies.
What is the main theme of Freak the Mighty?
In Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick, there are themes of
friendship, acceptance, and persistence
that drive the characters to change over the course of the story.
What is the climax of the story Freak the Mighty?
In Freak the Mighty, the climax occurs
when Max’s father tries to strangle Max and Freak arrives to save him with a ruse involving a water gun
and…
What is exposition example?
Examples of Exposition. Expositions are
the place to show the reader a little bit of the location and what kind of time is involved in the story
, along with some of the major characters. Tommy kicked angrily at the rocks in front of him as he walked to the little store up the road.
What are the 3 parts of an exposition?
- Exposition (introduction) – Beginning of the story; characters, background, and setting revealed.
- Rising Action – Events in the story become complicated; the conflict is revealed. These are events between the introduction and climax.
- Climax – Turning point of the story.
What 4 components are included in the exposition?
The exposition sets the stage for what is next:
rising action, turning point or climax, falling action and denouement or conclusion
.
Whats the plot in Freak the Mighty?
Freak the Mighty is a young adult novel written by Rodman Philbrick and published in 1993. The story follows
the friendship between two boys, Maxwell Kane and Kevin Avery
. Kevin is often called “Freak” because he uses crutches and has leg braces due to a rare birth defect called Morquio syndrome.
What is the ornithopter a symbol of in Freak the Mighty?
Freak’s ornithopter (a mechanical flying bird)
represents freedom
—specifically, the medically-assisted freedom that Freak enjoys.
What is the summary of Freak the Mighty?
Freak the Mighty is a novel by Rodman Philbrick about
Kevin and Max, childhood friends who bond over their disabilities and help each other navigate life
. Max has a learning disability, and Kevin wears leg braces. They bond over their disabilities.
Why does Max put Kevin on his shoulders?
7) Why does Max put Kevin on his shoulders?
Kevin could not see the fireworks so Max lifts him onto his shoulders
.
What is the conflict in Chapter 3 of Freak the Mighty?
The third conflict is
with Max’s dad, Killer Kane
. Killer Kane has been imprisoned since Max was four years old for killing Max’s mother. When Kane is released on parole, he kidnaps Max and takes him to a hideout provided by Iggy Lee.
What is Max internal conflict?
What is Max’s internal conflict? Max Kane’s internal conflict
concerns his identity and self-esteem
. As the son of Killer Kane, Max struggles to overcome his negative reputation and develop his own identity. Max even recognizes that his own grandparents fear him because he resembles his murderous father.
