Lyddie Chapter 16 Flashcard

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How does Lyddie feel about spending money on Rachel?

Back

It is 'painful' for Lyddie to spend a good deal of her wages on Rachel.

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What type of figurative language is used in 'The room swooped and dipped about her'?

Back

Personification.

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Why does Lyddie stomp on Mr. Marsden's foot?

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Mr. Marsden was being inappropriate and would not let Lyddie go. She was sick and wanted to get free from his grasp.

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What does 'Her fever raged and she was out of her mind with it' mean?

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Lyddie's fever was so severe she was 'in and out', so sick she didn't realize what was going on around her.

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What does the phrase 'The room swooped and dipped about her' indicate about Lyddie's condition?

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Lyddie is still ill and she hasn't fully recovered from her fever. She is light-headed and dizzy.

Front

What is the significance of Lyddie's feelings towards Rachel?

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Lyddie's feelings show her sense of responsibility and the emotional burden of caring for others.

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How does Lyddie's illness affect her perception of reality?

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Her fever causes hallucinations and confusion, making her feel disoriented.

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What does Lyddie's action of stomping on Mr. Marsden's foot symbolize?

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It symbolizes her struggle for autonomy and her reaction to inappropriate behavior.

Front

What can be inferred about Lyddie's character from her actions in Chapter 16?

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Lyddie is strong-willed and protective, but also vulnerable due to her circumstances.

Front

How does the author use figurative language to convey Lyddie's state of mind?

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The use of personification illustrates her disorientation and emotional turmoil.