A life in the Woods Flashcard

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What distractions made it difficult for Thoreau to live in his family's home?

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He could hear people talking in the next room and he could not concentrate.

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What did Thoreau do with the land Emerson gave him?

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He built a cabin that he could live in.

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What is a primary source?

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A source that provides firsthand information about a topic.

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What is a loon?

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A bird.

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What does the word 'leaves' mean in the context: 'He listened to the rustling of the leaves.'?

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Something that grows on trees.

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Who was Thoreau?

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An American author, naturalist, and philosopher known for his book 'Walden'.

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What is the significance of nature in Thoreau's philosophy?

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Thoreau believed that nature was essential for personal growth and understanding.

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What does 'homograph' mean?

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A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is the main theme of 'Walden'?

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The importance of simple living in natural surroundings.

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What does it mean to 'contemplate'?

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To think deeply about something.