How Do You Raise a Raisin?

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What happens to grapes when they dry out?

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They shrivel and become raisins.

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Where do most raisins grow?

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In the San Joaquin Valley.

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What fruit are raisins made from?

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Raisins are dried grapes.

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How are raisins picked according to the author?

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A burly giant shakes them to the ground.

Front

What is the figurative language used when comparing paper trays to burritos?

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It is a simile.

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What is a raisin?

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A raisin is a dried grape.

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What does 'shrivel' mean?

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To dry out and become smaller.

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What is the San Joaquin Valley known for?

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It is known for growing raisins.

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What does the word 'burly' mean in the context of the story?

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Strong and heavy; often used to describe a giant.

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What is a simile?

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