Landlady Flashcard

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What is the main conflict that arises when Billy arrives in Bath?

Back

Billy does not have a place to stay.

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How does the setting provide foreshadowing in the story?

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The air was deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice, which foreshadows death.

Front

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: 'The wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks.'

Back

Simile.

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What factor helps Billy conclude that the bed and breakfast would be a nice place to stay?

Back

He sees a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace.

Front

What can the reader infer about the landlady's guests based on the quote: 'I stuff all my little pets myself when they pass away. Will you have another cup of tea?'

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The landlady stuffed their bodies.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does inference mean in reading comprehension?

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Inference is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What role does setting play in a story?

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Setting establishes the time and place of the story, influencing the mood and events.

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What is the significance of a dachshund in the context of the story?

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The dachshund symbolizes comfort and warmth, influencing Billy's perception of the bed and breakfast.