Strega Nona Story Elements

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Strega Nona

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Strega Nona means 'Grandma Witch' in Italian. She is a kind old lady who helps people with her magic.

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Calabria

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Calabria is a region in southern Italy where the story takes place. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture.

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Magic

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Magic is the use of special powers to make things happen that are not possible in real life, like making food appear.

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Potions

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Potions are special liquids that are made to have magical effects, like healing or making someone fall in love.

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Valuable

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Valuable means something that is very important or worth a lot, like Strega Nona's pasta pot.

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Fetch

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To fetch means to go and get something and bring it back, like when Big Anthony had to fetch water.

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Simmer

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To simmer means to cook something gently just below boiling point, like how Strega Nona wanted her pasta pot to behave.

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Overflow

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Overflow means when something spills over the edge, like when the pasta pot had too much pasta and it spilled out.

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Applause

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Applause is the sound of people clapping their hands to show they like something, like when Big Anthony was praised.

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Barricade

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A barricade is something built to block or protect an area, like when the townspeople tried to stop the pasta.