| A | B |
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| historical fiction | details about important people, places, & events from the past. Contains many facts but still fiction. |
| Main characters | Tito and Bimbo |
| Events leading to story climax | Tito knows about earlier earthquake; he overhears a sranger's warnings; people are focused on celebration |
| Climax [turning point] | The eruption of Vesuvius |
| How Setting is important | main conflict is between the characters and the natural events that occur at that time & place. |
| Possible Theme | People must respect nature's powers. |
| forum was the central square | stranger came to town to warn the bath master |
| Caesar's birthday was celebrated | Tito was excited by the shouts and cheers |
| earthquake rocked the city 12 years ago | Tito kept crying for Bimbo |
| houses fell during the eruption | Bimbo saved Tito's life |
