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The Treasure of Lemon Brown
A Civil War Journal
Going, Going Green
Ode to Thanks
Ode to Rain
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What is Greg's problem in the story?
He isn't passing math so he can't play basketball (and he's kinda dumb)
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Louisa May Alcott joined the army as what?
A nurse. 
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What is the basic premise of Going, Going Green? Is it a true premise or a false premise? 
That there is a direct connection between sports and global warming. False.
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What is an ode?
A celebration of something or someone. 
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What basic part of life does Rain represent in this ode?
Water. Duh. 
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Lemon Brown says "I have a razor here sharp enough to cut a week into nine days!" this is an example of:  
Hyperbole or exaggeration
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Louisa May falls in love, and then the guy promptly dies. Why is this worth including in the story?
It signals her change from naive person to someone who understands the cost of war. 
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According to Maslov, humans must secure what before they are allowed to worry about protection?
Food, Air, Water, (possibly sleep) 
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Ode to thanks lists several different ways of saying thank you. Why? 
Because it's trying to show that giving appreciation is a universal human condition. 
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Rain is also praised with lots of imagery for its "aesthetic" purposes. What does "aesthetic" mean? 
Visually pleasing. 
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"Every man got a treasure. You don't know that, you must be a fool!" is an example of:
Foreshadowing
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List some of the duties of Louisa May as a nurse:
Answers will vary
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Explain the fault in the logic of the author of Going, Going Green.
He suggests that sports are a Tier-1 or 2 need for human survival, and the greatest threat of global warming is its effects on various sporting events across the world. 
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What is the author's main idea about Thanks? Why is he saying thanks to the idea of...thanks? 
The author thinks it isn't said enough and it should be because it is a small, but powerful gesture. 
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Rain is described as dancing, crying, and whispering. What purpose does this serve?
It communicates that rain can add to, or augment, people's feelings. 
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Why does Greg help Lemon Brown?
He is starting to become responsible. 
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What is the climax of the story?
When she is talking about the doctors showing her and the other nurses a lack of respect, even though they do as much, if not more, important work in the hospital. 
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In what way is it possible for sports to be integrated into Maslov's hierarchy of needs? 
If a person uses all sports to meet their needs, i.e. a professional basketball player paying for food, shelter, clothing as well as securing emotional saftey, love, acceptance and self-esteem. 5-tier needs are nearly impossible to meet. 
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According to the author, thanks is worth fighting for because:
It is one of the things that holds society together. 
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Connect this Ode to any other writing we covered this semester, via theme or similar emotion, not weather. Cite evidence. 
Answers will vary. 
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What is the implication of Lemon Brown's treasure?
One man's trash is another man's treasure; the most valuable thing in the world is memories of/ family, other answers as apply
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Louisa May expresses a desire to be a man. Why is this?
In that particular time and place, it seemed as though men could do more valuable, obviously helpful things. 
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What is an example of a person who has reached Tier 5 on Maslov's hierarchy? 
Jesus. Buddha. Any one who has gone beyond the needs of themselves to serve others. 
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The author paints a strong metaphor for thanks with an everyday set of items. What is it and why?
The metaphor is of a table set nicely, with clean tablecloths, silverware and glasses, indicating that the extra effort to say Thanks is the same as taking time to cleanly present a meal and should be just as appreciated. 
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Why does the author use the phrase "liquid caress"? 
A caress is an intimate touch, and we intimately need water to survive.