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Vocabulary
First Person
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Gold Country
Gold Country
100

What is the definition of the word: surrounded

If a person or place is surrounded there is something on all sides of it. If you walk in the woods, you will be surrounded by trees.

100

What are the Key Words for first person point of view?

I, Me, My, We, Us

100

What is the definition of pristine?

in its original condition; unspoiled

100

  1. Comprehension: What does Runt describe when he first arrives in San Francisco? List at least three things he sees.

  1. Runt sees tall poles (masts of ships), empty boats, and laundry hanging from lines.
100

  1. Context Clues: When Runt mentions "big, loud machines," what do you think they are used for? Use context clues from the passage to explain your answer.

  1. They are likely used for construction or land expansion, as mentioned in the text.
200

What is the definition of the word:harbor    

a part of a body of water connected to land where ships can dock. In the passage, there are many ships in the harbor.

200

Can the narrator read peoples minds?

No

200

What is the definition of the word issues?

Subjects or proplems

200

  1. Inferencing: Why do you think Runt felt scared when he described the Golden Mountain as stranger and scarier than he imagined?

  1. Runt may have felt scared due to the unfamiliarity and overwhelming sights of the new city.
200

  1. Comprehension: What does Runt learn about the American way of naming people when he meets Brian?

  1. Runt learns that Americans put their personal names first, which is different from his culture.
300

What is the definition of the words:shoreline

he place where a body of water, such as an ocean, and land meet. In the passage, men and machines were filling in land along the shoreline to make room for more houses.

300

Who is telling the story in first person? 

Told my someone directly involved in the story.

300

What is the definition of the word skeptical?

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

300

  1. Context Clues: What does the phrase "jam the harbor like fish in my village pond" suggest about the number of boats in the harbor?

  1. It suggests that there are many boats crowded in the harbor.
300

Inferencing: Why do you think Runt admires Brian’s pencil? What does this say about his own experiences with writing tools?

  • Runt admires Brian’s pencil because it is a new and handy tool compared to his ink sticks.
400

What is the definition of the word Company

in the poem, the word company refers to guests or visitors. People sometimes have company over to eat a special dinner.

400

What can the narrator share about themselves in the story?

Thoughts, feelings, actions and opinions

400

What is an example of a program?

A book that has a list of classes or activities 

400

  1. Comprehension: How does Runt feel about the weather in San Francisco compared to his home? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

  1. Runt feels cold because he compares the summer air to winter back home.
400

  1. Context Clues: How does Runt describe the fish he sees, and what does this reveal about his feelings towards nature?

  1. Runt describes the fish as lovely and compares it to a "silver arrow," showing he appreciates beauty in nature.
500

What is the definition of the word ashamed

To be ashamed means “to feel guilty or embarrassed about your behavior when you do something wrong.”

500

What are the key words for Third person point of view?

He, She, They, Them, His, Her

500

What does incoherent mean?

spoken or written language that is confusing 

500

  1. Inferencing: What can you infer about the lifestyle of the sailors based on Runt's observation of laundry hanging from the ships?

  1. It can be inferred that the sailors may have abandoned their ships to search for gold.
500

  1. Comprehension: Why does Runt mention that his teacher felt China was the most civilized country? What does this indicate about his education?

  1. It indicates that Runt's education was limited to his own country's perspective, not exposing him to other cultures.