Traveling by Simon Ortiz Quick Flashcard

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What does the man do with a letter pad?

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He writes down the names of places.

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What is one place the man has NOT found on a map, on a globe, or in an atlas?

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Antarctica.

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An __________ is an indirect reference to a work of art, such as a song.

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Allusion.

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The poem suggests the man is...

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Excited.

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In the poem travelling, the poet talks about the Bay of Bengal. The country of ________ is located north of this Bay.

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India.

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What is a map?

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A visual representation of an area showing geographical features.

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What is an atlas?

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A collection of maps.

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What does 'allusion' mean in literature?

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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What is the significance of the Bay of Bengal in the poem?

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It represents a geographical location that evokes feelings of travel and exploration.

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What does it mean to 'compose' something?

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To create or put together, often used in the context of writing.