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

Back

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.

Front

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

Back

Simile and personification.

Front

What foreshadows something bad happening with Jody's colt?

Back

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

Front

What does Jody's grandfather frequently talk about?

Back

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.