"Cheboygan Day" Quick Check (copy)

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What do the words 'warped' and 'twisted' suggest about Owen's feelings in paragraph 94?

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Owen feels disturbed by the bizarre way the school views Claude versus Adele.

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What is the effect of the phrase 'worst of all' on the tone of the passage?

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It establishes a negative tone, emphasizing the narrator’s disdain for the festival and the outsiders it attracts.

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What theme is developed through the interaction between Adele and Blake in the hallway?

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The theme of acceptance and the difficulties of fitting into a new environment.

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What theme is revealed through paragraph 53?

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Gossip can falsely characterize people as good or evil.

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What does Adele’s statement 'Honor roll, you are not' suggest to the reader in paragraph 99?

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Adele has interests in common with Owen, Jumi, and Arpan.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is the significance of tone in a literary passage?

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Tone conveys the author's attitude toward the subject and influences the reader's emotional response.

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Explain the concept of 'characterization.'

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What does 'point of view' refer to in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is narrated.

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Define 'symbolism' in literary terms.

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.