Fever 1793

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What is a plague?

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A large number of harmful or annoying things, often referring to a disease that spreads rapidly.

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What type of business is a coffeehouse?

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A place where coffee and other refreshments are served, often a social gathering spot.

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What is sensory language?

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Descriptive language that engages the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What happens to Mother in Fever 1793?

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She gets the fever, which is a central event in the story.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an apothecary?

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A person who prepares and sells medicines; a pharmacist.

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What does it mean to dawdle?

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To waste time or move slowly, often by being indecisive.

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What is the grippe?

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An old term for influenza or a severe cold.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What role does Grandfather play in Fever 1793?

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He is a character who provides support and guidance during the crisis.