"My Leg! My Leg!"
Who says this? What Language feature is used?
Joe. Repetition is used.
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Why did the writer feel somewhat silly after waiting a while.
A man on a "wobbly bicycle" passed by staring at her awkwardly.
100
What disease is prevented using the narwhal's blubber?
Scurvy
100
When was this event taking place?
Christmas Eve
100
What is a basic comparison of two generally unlike things that produced insight.
Metaphor
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How does Joe's account differ from Simon's account?
Joe's account is a lot more emotive and uses lots of descriptive language. Simon's account is more logical and he seems disconnected from the situation. This is to do with the fact that he isn't actually feeling any pain like Joe.
200
"They were swallowed by the crowd"- Explain the context
When the fight broke out about the outcomes of the race. Yaqoob and Iqbal went to investigate. Emma describes how they disappear into the huge crowd as if they were being swallowed.
200
What purpose does the author have by writing "The Explorer's Daughter"
She wants people to understand the Inuit people's lifestyle to justify their hunting of the narwhal.
200
What are 2 characteristics of Ellen? Give examples to support.
Accept all valid answers
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What is the emotional quality of a passage or the perceived attitude of a speaker towards a thing or idea in the text.
Tone
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"A grotesque distortion...twisting [into] a strange zigzag"?
What is being referred to here? What function or purpose does it serve?
It is a graphic description meant to create strong imagery to explain the extent of the damage done to Joe's knees which explains why he is in so much pain.
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Name two reasons that made the race dangerous
No rules, fast speeds, in the middle of the street (among spectators and competitors)
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What is the 'moral dilemma' the author refers to?
Being torn between two sides- the unethical killing of animals vs. the critical need for Inuit people to survive off the animals
300
"I felt almost as if I was stepping onto the moon"- What device is used here and what effect?
Simile. It is used here to show how foreign that place seemed but also to highlight her lack of control over he surrounding. The reference to the moon as she is climbing can suggest that she felt loss of gravity. etc.
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what a word suggests beyond its denotative (precise or dictionary) meaning, including social or emotional connections.
Connotation
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"The impact catapulted me"- Comment on the word catapulted.
Catapulted means to hurl or throw. This word is used rather than "thrown" to emphasize the force and distance Joe was thrown.
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Name two ways the race did not meet Emma's expectations?
The winner wasn't the one who crossed first
The police were in on the whole thing
400
What was the significance of catching a narwhal?
It provided you with a meal, but also financial gain
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What were the physical effects of the climb on Ellen?
"limbs were bruised" "head was spinning" "I shook with exhaustion"
400
What is a clever little story; a short account of an interesting situation relevant to the text and used as example.
Anecdote
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"My Knee exploded" - Explain the language features in this statement.
This is hyperbole- exaggeration used to highlight how painful the injury was. It can also be a metaphor as it compares the pain to an explosive reaction.
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The race ends with a short sentence- "The race was over"- Explain the significance/effect of this sentence.
It brings the built up action to a halt. But it is only briefly as it is only the prelude to another dramatic event - the argument
500
How does the author create sympathy for the narwhal?
The animals are graceful and intelligent, yet they are usually out smartened by the humans who have a natural advantage.
500
"I had my heart in my mouth"- Explain what she means
This is a common idiom to suggest she felt very nervous
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Fill in the blanks: A _______________ is a device used to persuade or subtly influence the audience. It's a question asked not for the answer, but for the effect. Often times, it is used to emphasize a point or just to get the audience thinking.