Flashcard on Growing Up on Alcatraz

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What does the author's detailed description of the landscape suggest about their perspective?

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The author has a deep appreciation for the beauty of the landscape.

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Which line from 'Growing Up on Alcatraz' indicates that Jolene Babyak’s childhood was unusual?

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Heart thumping in her chest, she peeked under her bed and opened up closets to make sure no inmates were hiding there.

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What can you infer about the speaker's perspective on nature from the poem?

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Nature is a companion and source of inspiration.

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What does the phrase 'traded stories of their encounters like valuable baseball cards' imply about talking with prisoners?

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Talking with prisoners was rare and exciting.

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What does the sidebar 'Life on Alcatraz' with a magazine cover illustrate?

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The public was fascinated by stories of life on Alcatraz.

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Define 'perspective' in the context of literature.

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Perspective refers to the viewpoint or attitude of the author or character towards a subject.

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What is the significance of the setting in 'Growing Up on Alcatraz'?

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The setting shapes the characters' experiences and influences their perspectives.

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Explain the term 'childhood experiences' as used in the context of the text.

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Childhood experiences refer to the unique events and situations that shape a child's development and worldview.

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What does the term 'oppressive' mean in relation to a landscape?

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Oppressive refers to a landscape that feels heavy, stifling, or overwhelming.

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How does the author convey emotions through descriptions of the landscape?

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The author uses vivid imagery to evoke feelings of beauty, fear, or nostalgia.