Yellow
Which twin was the good twin?
What is inference?
An educated guess that uses evidence to reach conclusions
What is connotation?
The feelings associated with a word
Who came up with "The World on the Turtle's Back?"
The Iroquois
What is the Great Tree?
A sacred tree at the center of the universe in Iroquois mythology
to stop trying to resist something
succumb
What do you need to do to properly quote evidence?
Put the quote in quotation marks and explain where you got it (page number, website, etc.)
Are words with strong connotations always difficult words?
No.
struggle to deal with
contend
How did the left-handed twin kill his mother?
By trying to be born the wrong way
What was one name the Iroquois gave the left-handed twin?
Old Warty, Flint
If a character walks into a scene in dripping wet clothes, what can you infer about the weather?
It's raining.
What connotation does the word "stink" have?
Negative
not straight or direct; willing to lie or trick people to get what is wanted
devious
What are the three sisters?
Squash, beans, and corn; plants that grew from the daughter's grave
What was one name they gave the right-handed twin?
The Great Creator, Sapling
What can we infer about Iroquois beliefs about good and evil from the story?
The importance of balance between the two
Which word has a more positive connotation: quick or hasty?
Quick
List one way the twins dueled.
Gambling, lacrosse, clubs, creating animals, the final fight.
What was the name of twins' father?
The west wind
not containing anything; emptiness
void
How many versions are there of "The World on the Turtle's Back?"
25
done as part of a ceremony
ritual
What animal brought earth from the bottom o the ocean?
The muskrat