Día de los Muertos Flashcards

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Main idea of Día de los Muertos

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People celebrate Día de los Muertos to honor loved ones who have died.

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Definition of altars

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Tables or other raised surfaces used for religious or spiritual purposes.

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Type of book: Día de los Muertos

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Informational nonfiction

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Author's main purpose in the book

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To inform

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Purpose of sections titled Altars, Sugar Skulls, and Art

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To compare Día de los Muertos to other holidays.

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Día de los Muertos is a holiday full of life, costumes, masks, joy, memories, and love.

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This statement is an opinion about Día de los Muertos.

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Día de los Muertos has many traditions.

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This statement is a fact about Día de los Muertos.

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Skeleton toys, photos, and candles are used in Día de los Muertos.

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These are supporting details for the idea that some people build altars in their homes for Día de los Muertos.

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People celebrate friends and family members during Día de los Muertos by making paintings and putting up photos of a person who has died.

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This describes how people honor their deceased loved ones.