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Very Moody
100

Which sentence from the story shows that it is science fiction in paragraphs 1-3?

What is "The other passengers whispered away across the Martian meadow, leaving the man alone among his family. (paragraph 1) "

100

The other passengers whispered away across the Martian meadow, leaving the man alone among his family.

The use of the word alone in the sentence creates a sense

What is Isolated

100

“Here we go,” he said—a man standing on the edge of a sea, ready to wade in and be drowned. 


What mood does the word drowned create? 

What is dread, despair,  fear, or worry

200

Why does Harry compare his children to seeds in paragraph 2. 

What is to express that "Mars is ready to support new life."

200

What is the meaning of the word submerged as it is used in paragraph 21?

What is Overwhelmed, engulfed, or swamped 

200

 What is happening to Cora in paragraphs 53–64.

What is "She is forgetting how things from Earth should appear." 

300

Describe elements of the science fiction genre evident in the story

What is "The characters begin to transform physically." and What is the "location"

300

What is the Latin meaning of leisure ?

What is  licēre / Relaxation

300

What is the mood of paragraph 170?

What is Eerie?

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