"Marigolds" Short Story by Eugenia Collier

Debate

• To debate in arguments by discussing opposing points.

• To debate is to yell over someone, to ensure your point is heard.

Deduce means?

• To engage in arguments by discussing opposing points.

• To reach a conclusion or decision through reasoning.

A license is:

• A document that is illegally printed.

• A document that is printed by the government to show one has graduated college.

• A document that is issued as proof of legal permission to do something.

if something is sufficient it is:

• Enough, or as much as needed.

• Taste of dirt or dust.

• Is a small amount, or very thin.

• A current style.

A trend is

• The general direction of something or current style.

• The way someone says something.

• What someone says.

Poignant means

• Profoundly moving or touching.

• Desolate or void of life.

• Strong or full of energy.

Clues to the theme of the story (lines 1-12 and lines 12-26)—What do you think the theme is based on the evidence provided?

• The theme of the story is growing up.

• The theme of the story is make smart choices.

• The theme of the story is to always apologize.

• The theme of the story is childhood.

The metaphor from lines 27-29 compare what two things?

• Marigolds and Miss Lottie's house

• Dust and the marigolds

• Sad background music and the poor community

Inference (lines 104-105) What can you guess about the children and Miss Lottie?

• The children love to spend time with Miss Lottie.

• The children like to bother or annoy Miss Lottie.

• The children are afraid of Miss Lottie because she is a witch.

• The children go to Miss Lottie's to hear stories from long ago.

What motivates the children to annoy Miss Lottie?

• Fear and fun

• Fear and terror

• Fun and excitement

• Fun and retribution