... are arranged by innings and this is a very clever move on King's part. Because of this chapter setup, King moves the story along at about the same speed of a baseball game. Just as in most baseball games, the suspense builds as the innings progress. The beginning of the book is not very suspenseful; just Trisha getting lost in the woods. But ... mosquitoes around her ears and another hum, as well. The hum of tires on pavement" (242). On the way to freedom she will have to confront the "special thing" in a final showdown. Along with characterization and suspense, King uses detail to plac...

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• Grade Level: High School

Consider a student who passes a final exam under the influence of illegal drugs. The professor might be inclined to call the police, but there's no reason why the student shouldn't get the grade he earned. Then ... been committed, but as a student that's the worst possible behavior, and deserves the harshest penalty. Gambling is the worst thing a ballplayer can do, because it undermines the integrity of the game. Pete Rose did the worst thing a ballplayer could do by not only gambling on games in the NBA the NFL and college sports, but also baseball games. Peter Edwards Rose ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School