Sailing to America Comprehension

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What is the genre of 'Sailing to America'?

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Historical fiction.

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What valuable gift did a fellow traveler give to Nora and Danny?

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An old thin blanket.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Which sentence is NOT a simile?

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As they filed off the ferry, Nora saw Uncle Sean's dark hair.

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Why does Da want to go to America?

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He thought he could find work there.

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Which sentence uses simile?

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The waves were as big as mountains.

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What does 'immigrate' mean?

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To move to a new country to live there.

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What is a 'ferry'?

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A boat or ship used to carry people and goods across water.

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What is the purpose of historical fiction?

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To tell a story set in the past, often with real historical events or figures.

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What is a 'gift shop'?

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A store that sells souvenirs and gifts.