The Phantom Tollbooth Ch 1-10

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What are idioms?

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Idioms are phrases or expressions that have a figurative meaning different from their literal meaning. Examples include 'raining cats and dogs' and 'make mountains out of molehills.'

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What point of view is The Phantom Tollbooth written in?

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The Phantom Tollbooth is written in the third person point of view, where the narrator tells the story from an outside perspective.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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What is the mood of the story at the beginning of The Phantom Tollbooth?

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The mood at the beginning of the story is bored, reflecting Milo's disinterest in life.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Which two cities are in conflict in The Phantom Tollbooth?

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The two cities in conflict are Digitopolis and Dictionopolis.

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What was the Which responsible for before going to prison?

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The Which was responsible for choosing which words to use.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Define alliteration.

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is the significance of the Kingdom of Wisdom in The Phantom Tollbooth?

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The Kingdom of Wisdom represents the importance of knowledge, learning, and the value of words and ideas.

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What role does Milo play in The Phantom Tollbooth?

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Milo is the main character who embarks on a journey through the Kingdom of Wisdom, learning valuable lessons along the way.

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What does the term 'Dictionopolis' refer to?

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Dictionopolis is a city in The Phantom Tollbooth that represents the importance of words and language.

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What does 'Digitopolis' symbolize in the story?

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Digitopolis symbolizes the importance of numbers and mathematics in understanding the world.