LitCourse 3
How to Read: Finding meaning 
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Evaluating Literature—plot

• Exposition—the boy gives us background information about his family.
• Rising action—tension rises as Doc takes risks to get his son home on time.
• Climax—the highpoint of tension comes as the boy removes the roadblock.
• Falling action—the boy begins to relax and appreciate his father and the ride
• Conclusion—we learn the parents eventually divorce.