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In some kind of weapon why would 2Pac repeat the word "power" so many times?
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They repeat it to stress the fact that it is very important. It provides emphasis and enhances whatever Tupac is referring to which is the power of the gun.
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In some kind of weapon Tupac uses "the" to start every other line for the first six lines, and then changes to "but". Why would you think 2Pac make this word change?
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He wanted the last line to stand out. Te last line raps up the whole thing. Changes the word "but" as he is trying to tell us the greatest power lies in our ability to smile and make people feel good. Our greatest power does NOT lie in hurting others.
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In some kind of weapon there is a very distinct and powerful message. What do you believe the message is?
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Theme: There are different kinds of power but the ability to love is the greatest power.
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In some kind of weapon. Can kindness and decency prevail in the face if evil?
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Yes, because you can make and find the good in every situation. Most of the population will side with what is the "right" side.
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In some kind of weapon. Can kindness and decency prevail in the face if evil?
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Yes, because you can make and find the good in every situation. Most of the population will side with what is the "right" side.
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In some kind of weapon. How is the poem ironic when compared to Tupac's life?
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It is ironic because he mentions dying from a gun which is how he died.
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In some kind of weapon. Can kindness and decency prevail in the face if evil?
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Yes, because you can make and find the good in every situation. Most of the population will side with what is the "right" side.
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In some kind of weapon. How is the poem ironic when compared to Tupac's life?
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It is ironic because he mentions dying from a gun which is how he died.
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In some kind of weapon. Are peoples hearts truly frozen? Explain the figure of speech used.
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Personification. Yes, they need to show the warmth in their heart by speaking from their heart. People are unkind (they have a cold heart)
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In some kind of weapon. Can kindness and decency prevail in the face if evil?
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Yes, because you can make and find the good in every situation. Most of the population will side with what is the "right" side.
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In some kind of weapon. How is the poem ironic when compared to Tupac's life?
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It is ironic because he mentions dying from a gun which is how he died.
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In some kind of weapon. Are peoples hearts truly frozen? Explain the figure of speech used.
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Personification. Yes, they need to show the warmth in their heart by speaking from their heart. People are unkind (they have a cold heart)
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In some kind of weapon. Have u ever tried to "kill meanness with kindness"?
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Yes, when someone is having a rough day I try and kill the meanness they are feeling and fill them with kindness.
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Define: irony
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Verbal: stating the opposite of what one really means
Situational: contrast between what we think should happen and what actually does happen |
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Define: irony
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Verbal: stating the opposite of what one really means
Situational: contrast between what we think should happen and what actually does happen |
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Define: repetition
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Repetition if the same word or phrase in short succession (fairly close together)
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Define: irony
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Verbal: stating the opposite of what one really means
Situational: contrast between what we think should happen and what actually does happen |
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Define: repetition
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Repetition if the same word or phrase in short succession (fairly close together)
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Define: personification
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Non-human or inanimate objects given human characteristics
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Define: irony
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Verbal: stating the opposite of what one really means
Situational: contrast between what we think should happen and what actually does happen |
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Define: repetition
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Repetition if the same word or phrase in short succession (fairly close together)
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Define: personification
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Non-human or inanimate objects given human characteristics
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Define: essay
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A piece of writing often written from an author's personal point of view
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Define: irony
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Verbal: stating the opposite of what one really means
Situational: contrast between what we think should happen and what actually does happen |
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Define: repetition
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Repetition if the same word or phrase in short succession (fairly close together)
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Define: personification
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Non-human or inanimate objects given human characteristics
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Define: essay
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A piece of writing often written from an author's personal point of view
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Define: din
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Noise
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Define: irony
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Verbal: stating the opposite of what one really means
Situational: contrast between what we think should happen and what actually does happen |
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Define: repetition
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Repetition if the same word or phrase in short succession (fairly close together)
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Define: personification
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Non-human or inanimate objects given human characteristics
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Define: essay
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A piece of writing often written from an author's personal point of view
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Define: din
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Noise
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Define: cacophony
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Harsh, varying sounds
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. According to Suzuki, what differences does he see between himself and his children?
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His children now take the lead and he is slower to notice things. How children are very observant. His children can concentrate when there is lots of noise going on but he cannot.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. According to Suzuki, what differences does he see between himself and his children?
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His children now take the lead and he is slower to notice things. How children are very observant. His children can concentrate when there is lots of noise going on but he cannot.
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On why we grow insensitive to danger. What does Suzuki experience as he ages?
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As he ages his sense of sight, smell, and sound take a till. Not as receptive as he once was.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How does habituation affect people?
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Habituation affects people to be more oblivious to sound and odour. Habituation: when we become so accustomed to a noise or idea that we do not even notice it happening anymore. The more we are exposed to a stimulus (some sort of occurrence or action)
Ex: sound, smell, sight) the less we come to notice it. |
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How does David Suzuki believe desensitization to stimuli is a problem for humans?
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We block out others and don't really care for one another. We have become so accustomed to being shocked with information (ex. Global warming) that we hardly pay attention to this information anymore.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How does David Suzuki believe desensitization to stimuli is a problem for humans?
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We block out others and don't really care for one another. We have become so accustomed to being shocked with information (ex. Global warming) that we hardly pay attention to this information anymore.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. What are some of the dangers our world is facing?
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Lack of communication (face-to-face), do not realize or are about environmental concerns.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How does David Suzuki believe desensitization to stimuli is a problem for humans?
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We block out others and don't really care for one another. We have become so accustomed to being shocked with information (ex. Global warming) that we hardly pay attention to this information anymore.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. What are some of the dangers our world is facing?
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Lack of communication (face-to-face), do not realize or are about environmental concerns.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How do habituation and the ability to screen incoming information affect you? Give negative and positive change examples.
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Negative: we are oblivious (don't notice) to sounds, odours, and activity around us (ex. Pollution or smog)
Positive: able to ficus because you can ignore sounds (ex. Studying with the T. V. on) |
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How does David Suzuki believe desensitization to stimuli is a problem for humans?
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We block out others and don't really care for one another. We have become so accustomed to being shocked with information (ex. Global warming) that we hardly pay attention to this information anymore.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. What are some of the dangers our world is facing?
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Lack of communication (face-to-face), do not realize or are about environmental concerns.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How do habituation and the ability to screen incoming information affect you? Give negative and positive change examples.
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Negative: we are oblivious (don't notice) to sounds, odours, and activity around us (ex. Pollution or smog)
Positive: able to ficus because you can ignore sounds (ex. Studying with the T. V. on) |
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. What is the theme?
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Theme: be aware of what goes on around you in the world, as if can help you make good decisions.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How does David Suzuki believe desensitization to stimuli is a problem for humans?
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We block out others and don't really care for one another. We have become so accustomed to being shocked with information (ex. Global warming) that we hardly pay attention to this information anymore.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. What are some of the dangers our world is facing?
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Lack of communication (face-to-face), do not realize or are about environmental concerns.
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. How do habituation and the ability to screen incoming information affect you? Give negative and positive change examples.
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Negative: we are oblivious (don't notice) to sounds, odours, and activity around us (ex. Pollution or smog)
Positive: able to ficus because you can ignore sounds (ex. Studying with the T. V. on) |
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In why we grow insensitive to danger. What is the theme?
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Theme: be aware of what goes on around you in the world, as if can help you make good decisions.
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Define: theme
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What the author is trying to tell you.
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Define: alliteration
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The repetition of identical consonant sounds, most often the sounds beginning words, in close proximity
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Define: allusion
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In acknowledged reference and quotations that authors assume their readers will recognize
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Define: apostrophe
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Speaker in a poem addresses a person not present or an animal, inanimate object, or concept as though it is a person.
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Define: apostrophe
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Speaker in a poem addresses a person not present or an animal, inanimate object, or concept as though it is a person.
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Define: assonance
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The repetition of identical vowel sounds in different words in close proximity.
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Define: apostrophe
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Speaker in a poem addresses a person not present or an animal, inanimate object, or concept as though it is a person.
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Define: assonance
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The repetition of identical vowel sounds in different words in close proximity.
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Define: blank verse
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Doesn't rhyme
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Define: couplet
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Two successive rhyming lines. Couplets end the pattern of Shakespearean sonnet.
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Define: hyperbole
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Overstatement. Exaggerating for effect. Often used for irony
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Define: hyperbole
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Overstatement. Exaggerating for effect. Often used for irony
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Define: image
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Images are references that trigger the mind to fuse together memorizes of sight
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Define: hyperbole
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Overstatement. Exaggerating for effect. Often used for irony
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Define: image
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Images are references that trigger the mind to fuse together memorizes of sight
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Define: metaphor
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A comparison between two unlike things, this describes one thing as if it were something else. Does not use "like" or "as" for the comparison.
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Define: hyperbole
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Overstatement. Exaggerating for effect. Often used for irony
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Define: image
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Images are references that trigger the mind to fuse together memorizes of sight
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Define: metaphor
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A comparison between two unlike things, this describes one thing as if it were something else. Does not use "like" or "as" for the comparison.
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Define: octave
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The first lines of an Italian or Petrarchan sonnet, unified by rhythm, rhyme, an topic.
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Define: hyperbole
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Overstatement. Exaggerating for effect. Often used for irony
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Define: image
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Images are references that trigger the mind to fuse together memorizes of sight
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Define: metaphor
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A comparison between two unlike things, this describes one thing as if it were something else. Does not use "like" or "as" for the comparison.
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Define: octave
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The first lines of an Italian or Petrarchan sonnet, unified by rhythm, rhyme, an topic.
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Define: onomatopoeia
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A blending of consonant and vowel sounds designed to imitate or suggest the activity being described
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Define: hyperbole
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Overstatement. Exaggerating for effect. Often used for irony
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Define: image
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Images are references that trigger the mind to fuse together memorizes of sight
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Define: metaphor
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A comparison between two unlike things, this describes one thing as if it were something else. Does not use "like" or "as" for the comparison.
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Define: octave
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The first lines of an Italian or Petrarchan sonnet, unified by rhythm, rhyme, an topic.
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Define: onomatopoeia
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A blending of consonant and vowel sounds designed to imitate or suggest the activity being described
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Define: paradox
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Doesn't seem true but actually
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Define: personification
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Attributing human characteristics to nonhuman things or abstractions
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Define: personification
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Attributing human characteristics to nonhuman things or abstractions
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Define: simile
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A direct comparison between two dissimilar; uses "like" or "as" to state the terms of the of comparison
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Define: personification
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Attributing human characteristics to nonhuman things or abstractions
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Define: simile
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A direct comparison between two dissimilar; uses "like" or "as" to state the terms of the of comparison
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Define: stanza
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A group of poetic lines corresponding to paragraphs in prose; the meters and rhymes are usually repeating or systematic.
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Outline the plot is "after the sirens"
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A family is sleeping and the sirens awake them
Radio announcement-15 minutes Get dressed in layers Get good and water Hid in the cellar north-west corner Lay on top of each other Bomb dropped Uncover themselves Eat Get out of the basement Soldier takes them to survivor check point |
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Outline the plot is "after the sirens"
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A family is sleeping and the sirens awake them
Radio announcement-15 minutes Get dressed in layers Get good and water Hid in the cellar north-west corner Lay on top of each other Bomb dropped Uncover themselves Eat Get out of the basement Soldier takes them to survivor check point |
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In after the sirens. Why does the man in the story insist his family wear several layers of clothing?
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So they can be somewhat protected from the radiation. Also when the war was finished they would have clean radiation free clothes to wear.
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Outline the plot is "after the sirens"
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A family is sleeping and the sirens awake them
Radio announcement-15 minutes Get dressed in layers Get good and water Hid in the cellar north-west corner Lay on top of each other Bomb dropped Uncover themselves Eat Get out of the basement Soldier takes them to survivor check point |
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In after the sirens. Why does the man in the story insist his family wear several layers of clothing?
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So they can be somewhat protected from the radiation. Also when the war was finished they would have clean radiation free clothes to wear.
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In after the sirens. Who does the man say the megaton bomb will most likely be used on? Explain.
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The megaton bomb will
Most likely be used on New York at the air craft factory. |
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In after the sirens. What does the young couple hear that is a slight source of comfort?
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That they will be ok and that doctors are here to help them. Army car. Cyclone winds.
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In after the sirens. What does the young couple hear that is a slight source of comfort?
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That they will be ok and that doctors are here to help them. Army car. Cyclone winds.
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In after the sirens. The man in the story feels they will perish even if they have survived the bombing. Why?
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Because due to bring exposed to high levels of radiation they are almost guarantied to get some sort of deadly sickness (cancer). Ate contaminated food.
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In after the sirens. What does the young couple hear that is a slight source of comfort?
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That they will be ok and that doctors are here to help them. Army car. Cyclone winds.
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In after the sirens. The man in the story feels they will perish even if they have survived the bombing. Why?
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Because due to bring exposed to high levels of radiation they are almost guarantied to get some sort of deadly sickness (cancer). Ate contaminated food.
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In after the sirens. When do you think the story occurs?
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In the 60's-70's because it was the height of the Cold War. Bomb shelter, fear of attacks, fear of nuclear bombs and war.
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In after the sirens. What does the young couple hear that is a slight source of comfort?
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That they will be ok and that doctors are here to help them. Army car. Cyclone winds.
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In after the sirens. The man in the story feels they will perish even if they have survived the bombing. Why?
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Because due to bring exposed to high levels of radiation they are almost guarantied to get some sort of deadly sickness (cancer). Ate contaminated food.
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In after the sirens. When do you think the story occurs?
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In the 60's-70's because it was the height of the Cold War. Bomb shelter, fear of attacks, fear of nuclear bombs and war.
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In after the sirens. How long is the couple in the cellar before they attempt to leave?
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7 and 1/2 hours.
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In after the sirens. What does the young couple hear that is a slight source of comfort?
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That they will be ok and that doctors are here to help them. Army car. Cyclone winds.
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In after the sirens. The man in the story feels they will perish even if they have survived the bombing. Why?
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Because due to bring exposed to high levels of radiation they are almost guarantied to get some sort of deadly sickness (cancer). Ate contaminated food.
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In after the sirens. When do you think the story occurs?
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In the 60's-70's because it was the height of the Cold War. Bomb shelter, fear of attacks, fear of nuclear bombs and war.
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In after the sirens. How long is the couple in the cellar before they attempt to leave?
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7 and 1/2 hours.
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In after the sirens. How are the couple and their children rescued? Where are they escorted to? How many others were escorted to this point?
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They were rescued by and army survival unit to be scrubbed down, get medical treatment, and a medical check (40 miles away). They were the seventh, eighth, and ninth people escorted to this point.
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In after the sirens. How much area did the blast cover?
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The entire city that they lived in was blasted.
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In after the sirens. How much area did the blast cover?
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The entire city that they lived in was blasted.
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In after the sirens. Why did "nobody win" in the war? What's the authors message about the effects of war on mankind?
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Because many people died during the war.
That war is pointless, many people die to have the same problem/fight not resolved. |
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In after the sirens. How much area did the blast cover?
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The entire city that they lived in was blasted.
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In after the sirens. Why did "nobody win" in the war? What's the authors message about the effects of war on mankind?
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Because many people died during the war.
That war is pointless, many people die to have the same problem/fight not resolved. |
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Explain the plot in the monkey's paw.
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Morris visits and imbibes (drinks)
After 3 drinks he tells the story of the monkey's paw 2 people had the paw now mr. White has it Makes a wish for $200 Their son is killed in a work accident As compensation their sons work gives them $200 The wife wishes for her husband to make a wish for their son to be back A knocking at the door The husband wishes his so to be dead again. |
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In after the sirens. How much area did the blast cover?
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The entire city that they lived in was blasted.
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In after the sirens. Why did "nobody win" in the war? What's the authors message about the effects of war on mankind?
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Because many people died during the war.
That war is pointless, many people die to have the same problem/fight not resolved. |
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Explain the plot in the monkey's paw.
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Morris visits and imbibes (drinks)
After 3 drinks he tells the story of the monkey's paw 2 people had the paw now mr. White has it Makes a wish for $200 Their son is killed in a work accident As compensation their sons work gives them $200 The wife wishes for her husband to make a wish for their son to be back A knocking at the door The husband wishes his so to be dead again. |
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What the setting of the monkey's paw?
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Our of the way house, England, mr. White. Mrs. White. And Herbert await a visitor from India
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In after the sirens. How much area did the blast cover?
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The entire city that they lived in was blasted.
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In after the sirens. Why did "nobody win" in the war? What's the authors message about the effects of war on mankind?
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Because many people died during the war.
That war is pointless, many people die to have the same problem/fight not resolved. |
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Explain the plot in the monkey's paw.
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Morris visits and imbibes (drinks)
After 3 drinks he tells the story of the monkey's paw 2 people had the paw now mr. White has it Makes a wish for $200 Their son is killed in a work accident As compensation their sons work gives them $200 The wife wishes for her husband to make a wish for their son to be back A knocking at the door The husband wishes his so to be dead again. |
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What the setting of the monkey's paw?
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Our of the way house, England, mr. White. Mrs. White. And Herbert await a visitor from India
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What are the conflicts in "the monkeys paw"?
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Man vs. man- fakir putting a spell on the paw to teach people a lesson- mr. White and mrs. White's relationship
Man vs. himself- sergeant saying how the wishes seem to come true as if by coincidence Man vs. nature- Herbert's death |
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What is the theme in the monkey's paw?
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Nothing is for free
Be careful what you wish for |
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What is the theme in the monkey's paw?
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Nothing is for free
Be careful what you wish for |
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What are 2 symbols in the monkey's paw? Explain how the symbols relate to the plot and characters in the story?
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The monkey's paw- mans desires ( everything comes with a price)
( man wants not needs) Weather- atmosphere of the story ( raining, cold, stormy) Chess- similar to Herbert's and mr. Whites relationship |
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In the monkey's paw. Why is the play usually considered a work of supernatural fiction? Do you believe in mysterious ideas?
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Because something like the monkey's paw gives you wishes that aren't meaningful they are just granted. Isn't a "normal" thing. Happens for no reason.
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In the monkey's paw. Why is the play usually considered a work of supernatural fiction? Do you believe in mysterious ideas?
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Because something like the monkey's paw gives you wishes that aren't meaningful they are just granted. Isn't a "normal" thing. Happens for no reason.
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In the monkey's paw. How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken anyplace else?
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Yes, if the conditions were right.
- setting, weather, house location to the cemetery |
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In the monkey's paw. Why is the play usually considered a work of supernatural fiction? Do you believe in mysterious ideas?
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Because something like the monkey's paw gives you wishes that aren't meaningful they are just granted. Isn't a "normal" thing. Happens for no reason.
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In the monkey's paw. How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken anyplace else?
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Yes, if the conditions were right.
- setting, weather, house location to the cemetery |
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In the monkey's paw. What is the role of woman in the text? How are mothers represented?
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Nagging
Traditional- cooks, cleans, the glue of the family- life revolves around Herbert- her only son Holds some power in the family- mr. White follows through with her request to make another wish |
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The lottery. What I the mood or atmosphere in the first paragraph.
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Happy
Celebration Peaceful |
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The lottery. What I the mood or atmosphere in the first paragraph.
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Happy
Celebration Peaceful |
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Why was everyone assembled in the square?
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Everyone was in the square ready for the lottery.
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The lottery. What I the mood or atmosphere in the first paragraph.
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Happy
Celebration Peaceful |
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Why was everyone assembled in the square?
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Everyone was in the square ready for the lottery.
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In the lottery. What were the boys plying with?
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Rocks
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The lottery. What I the mood or atmosphere in the first paragraph.
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Happy
Celebration Peaceful |
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Why was everyone assembled in the square?
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Everyone was in the square ready for the lottery.
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In the lottery. What were the boys plying with?
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Rocks
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What's the setting of the lottery?
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The setting is June 27th on a clear/sunny Sumer day. In a small town around 300 people gathered between the post office and the bank at around 10am. Rural village. Mid western. Corn is farmed in the U. S.
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The lottery. What I the mood or atmosphere in the first paragraph.
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Happy
Celebration Peaceful |
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Why was everyone assembled in the square?
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Everyone was in the square ready for the lottery.
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In the lottery. What were the boys plying with?
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Rocks
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What's the setting of the lottery?
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The setting is June 27th on a clear/sunny Sumer day. In a small town around 300 people gathered between the post office and the bank at around 10am. Rural village. Mid western. Corn is farmed in the U. S.
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In the lottery. What is the black box used for?
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So people cannot see the papers. Used to hold the papers for the lottery.
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The lottery. What I the mood or atmosphere in the first paragraph.
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Happy
Celebration Peaceful |
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Why was everyone assembled in the square?
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Everyone was in the square ready for the lottery.
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In the lottery. What were the boys plying with?
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Rocks
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What's the setting of the lottery?
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The setting is June 27th on a clear/sunny Sumer day. In a small town around 300 people gathered between the post office and the bank at around 10am. Rural village. Mid western. Corn is farmed in the U. S.
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In the lottery. What is the black box used for?
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So people cannot see the papers. Used to hold the papers for the lottery.
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In the lottery. Why did people not want to replace the box?
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It has been around forever. The villagers didn't question the box!
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The lottery. What I the mood or atmosphere in the first paragraph.
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Happy
Celebration Peaceful |
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Why was everyone assembled in the square?
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Everyone was in the square ready for the lottery.
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In the lottery. What were the boys plying with?
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Rocks
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What's the setting of the lottery?
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The setting is June 27th on a clear/sunny Sumer day. In a small town around 300 people gathered between the post office and the bank at around 10am. Rural village. Mid western. Corn is farmed in the U. S.
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In the lottery. What is the black box used for?
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So people cannot see the papers. Used to hold the papers for the lottery.
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In the lottery. Why did people not want to replace the box?
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It has been around forever. The villagers didn't question the box!
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In the lottery. From whose point of view is tells story being told?
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Third person point of view narrator. Not involved in the story.
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How long has the lottery been around for?
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Many years, because it had become a tradition. Over 200 years. Old man Warner is 71 and he cannot recall when there wasn't a lottery.
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Who directs the lottery?
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Mr. Summers
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Who directs the lottery?
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Mr. Summers
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Why happened with mrs. Hutchinson? Who were the two woman she talks to?
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Mrs. Hutchinson, (Tesse) is running behind and was late for the start of the lottery. (She is doing dishes). She is talking to Mrs. Delacroix and mrs. Growes.
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Who directs the lottery?
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Mr. Summers
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Why happened with mrs. Hutchinson? Who were the two woman she talks to?
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Mrs. Hutchinson, (Tesse) is running behind and was late for the start of the lottery. (She is doing dishes). She is talking to Mrs. Delacroix and mrs. Growes.
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What happened because Clyde Dunbar broke his leg?
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Clyde Dunbars wife has to draw for him.
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Who directs the lottery?
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Mr. Summers
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Why happened with mrs. Hutchinson? Who were the two woman she talks to?
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Mrs. Hutchinson, (Tesse) is running behind and was late for the start of the lottery. (She is doing dishes). She is talking to Mrs. Delacroix and mrs. Growes.
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What happened because Clyde Dunbar broke his leg?
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Clyde Dunbars wife has to draw for him.
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What is the lottery for?
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The lottery is a sacrifice for good crops. This is a negative thing because it really wot affect the crops and someone does. "Stoned" is a positive thing unless you are the "winner".
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How does old man Warner respond to talk about giving up the lottery?
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He believed it was craziness and gets frustrated when it is brought up. He thinks it had been on for so many years, so why stop now?
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How does old man Warner respond to talk about giving up the lottery?
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He believed it was craziness and gets frustrated when it is brought up. He thinks it had been on for so many years, so why stop now?
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What is Old man Warner's thought behind the purpose of the lottery?
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It is a sacrifice for their good crops. It had been around for many years at the same time (June, before farming corn). Old man warner cannot imagine this tradition changing.
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How does old man Warner respond to talk about giving up the lottery?
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He believed it was craziness and gets frustrated when it is brought up. He thinks it had been on for so many years, so why stop now?
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What is Old man Warner's thought behind the purpose of the lottery?
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It is a sacrifice for their good crops. It had been around for many years at the same time (June, before farming corn). Old man warner cannot imagine this tradition changing.
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In the lottery. What does old man warner say will happen without the lottery?
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Old man warner says they would go back to loving caves, eating strange foods, and the whole village would fall apart if they failed to follow one tradition!
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How does old man Warner respond to talk about giving up the lottery?
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He believed it was craziness and gets frustrated when it is brought up. He thinks it had been on for so many years, so why stop now?
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What is Old man Warner's thought behind the purpose of the lottery?
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It is a sacrifice for their good crops. It had been around for many years at the same time (June, before farming corn). Old man warner cannot imagine this tradition changing.
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In the lottery. What does old man warner say will happen without the lottery?
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Old man warner says they would go back to loving caves, eating strange foods, and the whole village would fall apart if they failed to follow one tradition!
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Who got the lottery ticket?
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The Hutchinson family got the lottery ticket. They then put enough papers for all of the family members to draw from the box. The one with the dot "wins".
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How does old man Warner respond to talk about giving up the lottery?
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He believed it was craziness and gets frustrated when it is brought up. He thinks it had been on for so many years, so why stop now?
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What is Old man Warner's thought behind the purpose of the lottery?
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It is a sacrifice for their good crops. It had been around for many years at the same time (June, before farming corn). Old man warner cannot imagine this tradition changing.
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In the lottery. What does old man warner say will happen without the lottery?
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Old man warner says they would go back to loving caves, eating strange foods, and the whole village would fall apart if they failed to follow one tradition!
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Who got the lottery ticket?
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The Hutchinson family got the lottery ticket. They then put enough papers for all of the family members to draw from the box. The one with the dot "wins".
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In the lottery. How does the wife respond?
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Tesse Hutchinson says the lottery officials didn't give her husband enough time to pick and that is why their family was chosen. (Too rushed). She is making excuses and trying to get out of "winning" the lottery.
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Do people want to pick the "winning" lottery ticket?
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No, people don't want to pick the lottery ticket because they will be killed.
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What did all the kids have to do to their mother?
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3 kids had to stone their mother.
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What did all the kids have to do to their mother?
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3 kids had to stone their mother.
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What have the villagers not forgotten?
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The villagers have not forgotten the outcome of the lottery. They have forgot about other various aspects of the lottery but the cruellest part wasn't forgotten.
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What did all the kids have to do to their mother?
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3 kids had to stone their mother.
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What have the villagers not forgotten?
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The villagers have not forgotten the outcome of the lottery. They have forgot about other various aspects of the lottery but the cruellest part wasn't forgotten.
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What do Mrs. Hutchinson and Mrs. Dunbar start to do?
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Mrs. Dunbar hopes Tesse doesn't pick the winning ticket and starts slowly picking up stones. Mrs. Hutchinson has to go into the centre of the crowd to get stoned.
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What did all the kids have to do to their mother?
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3 kids had to stone their mother.
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What have the villagers not forgotten?
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The villagers have not forgotten the outcome of the lottery. They have forgot about other various aspects of the lottery but the cruellest part wasn't forgotten.
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What do Mrs. Hutchinson and Mrs. Dunbar start to do?
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Mrs. Dunbar hopes Tesse doesn't pick the winning ticket and starts slowly picking up stones. Mrs. Hutchinson has to go into the centre of the crowd to get stoned.
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Why happens to mrs. Hutchinson at the end?
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She was stoned to death because she "won" the lottery.
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