Kamishibai Man Vocabulary and Comprehension

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What is Kamishibai?

Back

Kamishibai is a form of Japanese storytelling that uses illustrated boards to tell a story.

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Who is Jichan?

Back

Jichan is a character in the story who is a storyteller and represents traditional storytelling.

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What does it mean when townspeople are excited about something?

Back

It means they are very happy and enthusiastic about it.

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What is the significance of the trees in the park?

Back

The trees represent nature and the changes in the town, as they were chopped down to make room for development.

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Why do people honk their horns?

Back

People honk their horns to get someone's attention or to signal them to move.

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What does clapping wooden blocks signify in Kamishibai?

Back

Clapping wooden blocks signifies that Jichan is there to tell stories.

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What happens when Jichan comes to the city?

Back

Jichan feels lost and does not know where he is.

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What does it mean to remember stories?

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To remember stories means to recall and retell tales from the past.

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Why are the trees important in the story?

Back

The trees symbolize the loss of nature and the impact of urban development.

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What is the role of a storyteller?

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A storyteller entertains and educates people by sharing stories.