Recounting Stories

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a group of dangerous waves caused by underwater motions like earthquakes, volcanoes, or landslides.

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How fast can tsunamis travel?

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Tsunamis can travel up to 450 miles per hour.

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What is the height of a tsunami wave?

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Tsunami waves can be as high as 100 feet.

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What does it mean to retell a story?

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To retell a story means to tell about the characters, setting, and events.

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the people or animals in a story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is what happens in a story.

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What is a character?

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A character is a person or animal that plays a role in the story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.

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What is the main character?

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The main character is the most important character in the story.

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What are secondary characters?

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Secondary characters are less important characters that support the main character.