Week One: Flora and Ulysses

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What is the author's purpose for writing *Flora and Ulysses*?

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to entertain

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What clues in the text helped you figure out the author's purpose?

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the genre was fantasy, and the characters were entertaining, funny, and strange

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What effect does figurative language create?

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a special effect or feeling

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Why might the author have used a graphic novel format to begin the story?

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to grab the reader's attention

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What do you learn through the words and images on page 4?

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that this strange story begins with a crazy vacuum cleaner in a neighbor's kitchen

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What is a graphic novel?

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A book made up of comics content, combining images and text to tell a story.

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What is the genre of *Flora and Ulysses*?

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Fantasy

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What is the significance of humor in *Flora and Ulysses*?

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It makes the story entertaining and engaging for readers.

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What role do characters play in a story?

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They drive the plot and help convey the themes.