Words
A warden is…
a prison official
What did Jimmy eat at the restaurant?
Broiled chicken and white wine
Which word has shwa in the 1st syllable?
compulsory , governor
Both
Who gave Jimmy Valentine his pardon?
the governor
Overpowered means…
to defeat by force
How much money did the clerk give Jimmy?
5 dollars
Which words have shwa in the 2nd syllable?
augers, about, tempered, cigar, compulsory
augers, tempered, cigar
What did the warden give Jimmy before he left?
a cigar
Clap syllables: How many syllables are in prosperity?
4
Why is it ironic that Jimmy says: “I never cracked a safe in my life”?
Because he is a well-known safe-cracker and just released from prison for that crime.
Where is the schwa in compulsory?
- so
How did Jimmy celebrate his freedom?
He (ate at a restaurant, smoked a cigar, traveled leisurely.
What can you do leisurely?
walk, sit, talk ...
What can we infer about Jimmy’s character from the fact that he immediately goes to his hidden tools?
He hasn’t truly reformed yet, despite the pardon.
Which word has bossy R?
disregarding, tempered, villainously
disregarding
What did Jimmy find in his dust-covered suitcase?
burglar’s tools
The governor signed Jimmy’s _________
pardon.
Why did the governor almost refuse Jimmy’s pardon?
Because of a protest from Springfield
Which words have bossy R in the 1st syllable?
discharge, escorted, virtuous, served, burglar
virtuous, served, burglar
Who had overpowered Jimmy in the past?
a detective