Remembering Hurricane Katrina - 4th

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What does 'Herculean effort' mean?

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A very large amount of work or effort.

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What is the genre of 'Remembering Hurricane Katrina'?

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Realistic Fiction.

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What does generosity mean?

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Kindness or the quality of being willing to give.

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Why might an author include Spanish words in a story?

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To help Spanish speakers understand or to reflect the character's background.

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What event does Hector compare the storm to?

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Hurricane Katrina.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What does the term 'overflowing' mean?

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To be filled beyond capacity.

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What is the main theme of 'Remembering Hurricane Katrina'?

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The impact of natural disasters on people's lives.

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What does it mean to compare two things?

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To examine the similarities and differences between them.

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What is realistic fiction?

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A genre of literature that tells stories that could happen in real life.