The Red Pony Part 2 Flashcard

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What does Jody receive as a reward for taking care of Gabilan?

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A new saddle.

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What does Jody yearn for in the quote about Indians and buffaloes?

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A heroic past of fearless men and giants, feeling unworthy in the present.

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What figurative language is used in the sentence about meadowlarks and wild doves?

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Simile and personification.

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What foreshadows something bad happening with Jody's colt?

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Billy's warning that he doesn't have total control, and Jody's bad thoughts about his colt.

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What does Jody's grandfather frequently talk about?

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The Indians and the wagon train he led across the plains.

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Define 'foreshadowing' in literature.

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the significance of Jody's feelings about the past?

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It reflects his longing for heroism and a sense of inadequacy in the present.

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Identify an example of personification in literature.

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities, such as saying 'the wind whispered through the trees'.

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What does the term 'simile' mean?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Explain the concept of 'character development' in a story.

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The process by which a character undergoes change and growth throughout the narrative.