1.4 - CLOSE READING - Excerpt from Holes, Pgs. 12-15 (Gold)
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does sarcasm mean?
Back
Sarcasm is the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym for 'paused'?
Back
Hesitated.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a buzzard?
Back
A buzzard is a type of bird that feeds on decaying flesh.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if something is empty?
Back
It means that there is nothing inside; it is void of contents.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Stanley’s two options when faced with a choice?
Back
Go to jail or go to Camp Green Lake.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the quote 'You're not in the Girl Scouts anymore'?
Back
It indicates that Mr. Sir is being sarcastic, suggesting that the situation is serious and not a game.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of close reading?
Back
Close reading is a careful and purposeful reading of a text to understand its deeper meaning and nuances.
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