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this is the most important thought about the topic
main idea
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an eleven year old that was captured in Africa and survived the trans-Atlantic journey to the US
Muhammad
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What was the climax (or turning point) of Luvenia's story?
when she got fired from her job
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this expresses the author's opinion or purpose
thesis statement
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words that can only be interpreted by their dictionary definition
literal language
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to make a logical guess
infer
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What did Lizzy decide to do after she realized Mister Joe Haynes might tell Master Lewis that Lizzy helped Lem
run away
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Why did Tommy shackle himself to the sheriff during a press conference?
because he wanted to draw attention to the situation of the protestors
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when a writer restates a sentence or paragraph in his own words this is called what?
paraphrase
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whent he author gives hints about what will happen later in the story
foreshadowing
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a person who fought to end slavery
abolitionist
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Why was Luvenia fired from her job with the Deet family?
Because she was the victim of Florenz Deet's lie to Mr. Deet
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Why did Planter choose to give the shackles to Malcolm?
Because he knew he could trust Malcolm to keep the family history alive
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when a writer uses someone else's ideas or writing, but does not give the other person credit this is called what?
plagiarism
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a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
suspense
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fiction based on events in history
historical fiction
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What opportunity was Tommy offered?
to skip his last year of high school and play college basketball
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Who is Florenz Deets?
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books, magazine articles, website, and film are all examples of what?
sources
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What is Ms. Schmuck's favorite color?
pink
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an idea, thought, or feeling connected to the word
connotation
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Why did Malcolm and Shep take a bus and then hitchhike to Curry Island instead of fly to Curry Island?
Because Shep said he was robbed and had no money to buy a ticket
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Who is Miss Etta?
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when you copy the words, use quotation marks, and give credit to the author you are using a ________ ________
direct quote
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What is Ms. Schmuck's husband's name?
Nate