English & Literature

Spelling Bee by Laure Chambers Chinn

What is the climax or turning point of the story?

Asked by mindypham1601 on 04 Nov 05:38

Last updated by Jill W on 04 Nov 13:02

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Answered by Jill W on 04 Nov 13:02

The climax occurs when Ellen can't misspell a word on purpose and asks for a break. This is the point at which she decides she does not want to win without her mother..... she doesn't want to travel to Washington D.C. without her mother beside her.

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Spelling Bee