The Game of Silence HMH Comprehension Flashcard

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What is the purpose of using non-English words in 'The Game of Silence'?

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To show the reader the Native American culture.

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What sense does the phrase 'The rain hissed and drummed' appeal to?

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Sound.

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In the simile 'Nokomis' old bones ached and creaked like a tree', what two things are being compared?

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Nokomis' old bones and a tree.

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Why did Omakaya, Pinch, and the cousins play the game of Silence?

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The council of adults held an important meeting.

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What does it mean when the 'raggedy ones' visit?

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Serious things are discussed.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a simile?

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

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What does the term 'cultural significance' mean?

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Cultural significance refers to the importance of a practice or concept within a particular culture.

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What is the main theme of 'The Game of Silence'?

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The importance of tradition and cultural heritage.

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How does the author create sound imagery in the text?

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By using descriptive phrases that evoke sounds, like 'hissed' and 'crackled'.