Selection Flashcard: Black Cowboys, Wild Horses

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What does 'quivering' mean?

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To shake or tremble, often due to nervousness or fear.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Where does the story 'Black Cowboys, Wild Horses' begin and end?

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Both scenes take place on a cliff that overlooks a corral.

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How is Bob Lemmons similar to the horses in 'Black Cowboys, Wild Horses'?

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He loves the wide open plains.

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What does the phrase 'stretching as wide as love in every direction' suggest?

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It conveys a sense of vastness and beauty in the landscape.

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What is the main theme of 'Black Cowboys, Wild Horses'?

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The connection between cowboys and the wild horses they work with.

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What type of figurative language is used in 'The sun peeked over the horizon'?

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Personification.

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What does it mean to have a 'distrust of most people'?

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To be cautious or suspicious of others, often due to past experiences.

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What is the significance of the setting in 'Black Cowboys, Wild Horses'?

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It reflects the characters' emotions and the challenges they face.

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What does 'hyperbole' mean?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.