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12. Kira discovers the truth about her parents 

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12. Kira discovers the truth about her parents 

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Kira learning the truth about her parents is a major event in the story. This event changes the characters relationships and reveals something we did not already know.  When Kira’s father arrived back at the village Kira lives at, he revealed that Jamison tried to kill him while they were on a hunt. Jamison was jealous of the “power” Christopher had. Kira also figures out that Jamison probably poisoned her mother to be able to have Kira’s talent for his own benefit. This event gives the reader and Kira information that they already did not know about the story. The setting was Kira’s room in the Council Edifice. Kira’s father was snuck into the room. This setting is important because she learns her father’s story. This setting creates a secretive and serious mood.

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13. Kira reveals that there are chains on the Singer's ankles

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13. Kira reveals that there are chains on the Singer's ankles

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When Kira saw the chain around the Singer’s ankles, Kira realized something. This event reveals something that we didn’t know. The Singer was forced to do all the things that the Council forced him to do. The Council has all the power and because of that they can treat people as slaves. The Council stole the creative abilities that Kira, Thomas, and Jo has. Kira realized that Jo has to wear the chains next after the current singer. Then after Jo the next Singer has wear then the next then the next. We now know that the Singer is forced to do their jobs. They were forced to learn songs  and were forced to perform for the Gathering. The setting was in  the Council Edifice. The mood of the setting was cheerful and horrified. The setting was cheerful because of the Gathering and the Song, but Kira was horrified because of the chains around the Singer’s ankles.

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When Kira finally meets her father this event changes Kiras thoughts about whether the beasts are real. This changes her thinking because now that she has her father she knows that the beasts aren’t real and the council was lying to her and her village this changes the trust that she has in Jamison and the council. This event also changes the plot because without him being there Kira would still have believed every word that Jamison says and wouldn’t know that Jamison attempted to get rid of her father. The setting was in Kira's room in the Council Edifice. The setting is important because it adds suspense to the event because is Jamison would have walked in there he would be surprised and worried that he would expose the council.

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When Matt gave Kira the color blue is a major event in the story. This event makes the relationship between Matt and Kira better. When Matt gave Kira the scrap of blue she was very happy and excited and Matt also Matt was happy. Kira said in the story that the blue scrap that Matt brought was everything to her. The setting was in Thomas’ room. The setting made a  joyful and happy mood.

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9. Thomas and Kira become friends with Jo

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9. Thomas and Kira become friends with Jo

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Thomas and Kira developing a friendship with Jo is an important event in the story because this creates a relationship between Kira and Jo.  Kira and Thomas open the door to get into the room where Jo is. They talk to Jo and they develop a system to get Thomas and Kira’s attention incase Jo is in trouble or needs them. They say that they will be there for Jo and that develops a friendship between them. The setting of this event was in Jo’s room. The setting of this event was significant because it shows that they are sneaking to Jo’s room to check on her which displays a strong friendship. It creates a very secretive mood.

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Annabella being put in the field was a major event in the story. This was a major event because this was an unexpected change in the plot that affected the character and how she thinks. Right after Annabella told Kira about how there were no beasts, Annabella was put in the field the next day. It was almost like she revealed a dark secret. This was an unexpected change in the plot because most readers did not expect Annabella talking to Kira about the beasts, to turn into Annabella being put into the field for the “beasts.” The setting of this event was in the town and the field. This setting was important because Kira saw the draggers taking her to the field for the beasts. This created a sad and gloomy mood.

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Thomas, Kira, and Matt finds Jo crying is a major event because it reveals something that we didn’t know about what was going on in the council of Edifice. It causes a change in the plot by making Kira want to find out what's really going on. When they find Jo and they see how harsh Jamison was to her which causes her to cry, which changes the way Kira looks at Jamison because she had questions about what was happening to Jo, and why was she separate from the others. When they find Jo crying can make Kira think that there’s something more important happening in the council of edifice.

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6. Annabella told Kira that there were no beasts

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6. Annabella told Kira that there were no beasts

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Annabella saying that there’s no beasts changes everything that Kira thought she knew and everything she believed in. It causes Kira to believe that her father is still alive and that the people who were killed by the beast are still alive. This also causes Kira to want to find out the truth about what was really happening in the Council Edifice. Lastly this may make Kira not trust the people that’s trying to help her. The setting was important because where they were gives the event more suspense.

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5. Annabella teaches Kira the art of dye

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5. Annabella teaches Kira the art of dye

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Annabella teaching Kira the art of dye was a major event. This was a major event because this moves the story forward and changes the characters thinking or relationship. When Kira first went to Annabella’s cott in the forest Annabella taught Kira plants and what dye they make which helps Kira in her job of fixing the Singer’s robe. Annabella teaching Kira was able to have Kira’s dying cott be made without Annabella’s teaching. The setting was at Annabella’s cott where Kira learns the art of dye. This setting created a calm and peaceful setting.

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Kira moving into the Council Edifice is a major event in the story because Kira’s life depended on it. After the trial, Kira was set free but she was allowed to stay at the Council Edifice because of her talent. The people in the Council Edifice provided Kira with what she needs to survive (food, water, clothes, etc.). The only cost of her staying there was she needed to fulfill the singer’s robe and complete it. Before this event happened, Kira had a very difficult life where she had to fend for herself. She had to grow her own food because her life depended on it. The setting of this event was in the Council Edifice. This created a mood of happiness yet lonely at the same time. Kira moves in and she is happy because she is alive and can live her life doing something she loves. Yet, she is lonely because she feels that she doesn't really have anyone anymore.

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3. Matt collects Kira’s belongings from the burnt down house

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3. Matt collects Kira’s belongings from the burnt down house

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Matt collecting Kira’s things from her cott was a major event. The event changes Kira’s relationship with Matt because some of the collected items from the house were very important to Kira like Kira’s mother’s necklace. The necklace reminded her of her parents because the necklace was a gift for the mother from the father. Kira was thankful because of Matt’s bravery. The setting was at the stairs of the Council of Edifice. This setting was joyful because of Matt saving some of the items from the cott.

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Vandara foring Kira to leave is a major event from the story. The event is important because it causes the other events to happen and moves the story forward. When Vandara tried forcing Kira to leave they decide to take the argument to court. The setting of the event had taken place on Kira’s land. The setting sets a lonely mood for the reader. The setting makes Kira remember her mother's death and that Kira’s mother and Kira was the only one there.

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Kira’s mother passing away is a major event from the story. This event causes other events to happen and it moves the story forward. When Kira’s mother passes away she is the only one left in her family. Her being the only one causes Vandara and other members of the town to take advantage of her. The setting of this event was the field and Kira’s land. This setting was important because the land is the place that Kira has all of her things. The other setting was the field and that is where the beasts are at night. This setting sets a lonely mood. Kira is the only one left in her family and she has to fend for herself because of her mother's passing.