Dark Water Rising Chapter 1-11 Flashcard

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What is the influence of setting on character relationships in 'Dark Water Rising'?

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The setting helps explain why Josiah and Ezra are not treated as equals.

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Define 'dray' as used in the story.

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A low cart for carrying heavy loads.

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What is Seth's dream profession?

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Carpenter.

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Identify the sense appealed to in the quote: 'By the time we started home, there was nothing left but twinkling silver in a black umbrella sky.'

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Sight.

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What does Seth's discovery of Kate's 'funeral flowers' foreshadow?

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Kate may die.

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How does the setting contribute to the plot in 'Dark Water Rising'?

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It provides context for the characters' social dynamics.

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What role does sensory language play in storytelling?

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It enhances the reader's experience by appealing to the senses.

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What is the significance of dreams in character development?

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They reveal aspirations and motivations of characters.

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Explain the term '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 does the term 'internal conflict' refer to?

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A struggle occurring within a character's mind.