What does the term 'gaunt' mean?
from The Wizard of Oz

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Bony; thin and emaciated.
2.
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How can the prairie landscape be described?
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As 'empty' with no trees or houses, characterized by a broad sweep of flat country.
3.
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Why have Aunt Em's eyes, cheeks, and lips become gray?
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Because she lives a life that is difficult and dull.
4.
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What does the context of a passage suggest about Aunt Em's transformation?
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The sun and wind have changed her from a young, pretty wife to a thin and gaunt woman.
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Why did Aunt Em scream when she heard Dorothy laugh?
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She was startled because she rarely heard laughter.
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What is a key characteristic of the setting in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'?
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The setting includes vast, empty landscapes with little to no vegetation.
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What does the phrase 'the broad sweep of flat country' imply?
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It suggests an expansive, unobstructed view of the landscape.
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