Sailing to America Comprehension

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What is the author's purpose for writing a story?

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The author's purpose can be to persuade, inform, or entertain. In this case, the purpose is to entertain.

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What valuable gift did a traveler give to Nora and Danny?

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A fellow traveler gave them an old thin blanket.

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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'. For example, 'The waves were as big as mountains.'

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How long did it take Da to save enough money to send for the rest of the family?

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It took Da 1 year to save enough money.

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Why did Da want to go to America?

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Da wanted to go to America because he thought he could find work there.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling.

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What is a gift?

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A gift is something given to someone without expecting anything in return.

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What does it mean to immigrate?

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To immigrate means to move to a new country to live there.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, like similes and metaphors.

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What is the significance of the Statue of Liberty?

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The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy, often associated with immigration to America.