The Present

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What is the present?

Back

The present is the current time or moment we are living in.

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What does it mean to forget something?

Back

To forget something means to no longer remember it.

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What is a common theme in stories about the present?

Back

A common theme is forgetting things.

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Why do characters in stories often visit each other's rooms?

Back

Characters visit each other's rooms to see what they are doing or to borrow things.

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What does it mean to borrow something?

Back

To borrow something means to take it temporarily with the intention of returning it.

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What is a card in the context of a present?

Back

A card is a piece of paper that often has a message or greeting, usually given with a present.

Front

What is a bucket of water used for in stories?

Back

A bucket of water can be used as a prank or trap to surprise someone.

Front

What does it mean to rig something up?

Back

To rig something up means to create or set up a device or mechanism, often in a makeshift way.

Front

What is a trip wire?

Back

A trip wire is a wire or string that is set up to cause someone to trip or trigger something.

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Why do characters need to remember things?

Back

Characters need to remember things to help them with tasks or to keep track of important information.