Thank You M'am and An American Childhood Flashcard

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What does Mrs. Jones ask Roger to do first in 'Thank You, M’am'?

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Wash his face.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it.

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In the sentence 'On a hill above a lake lies my brother’s college, Cornell University,' what does the appositive rename?

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College.

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What is the expected outcome when adding water to a hay infusion in 'An American Childhood'?

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She should see one-celled animals.

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How does the narrator in 'An American Childhood' finally obtain the microscope she desires?

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Her parents give it to her for Christmas.

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What does the phrase 'There’s nobody home at my house' imply about the boy's situation in 'Thank You, M’am'?

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It suggests he is alone and possibly in trouble.

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What is the main theme of 'Thank You, M’am'?

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The theme revolves around kindness, forgiveness, and the impact of positive role models.

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Define 'narrator' in literature.

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The narrator is the person or character who tells the story.

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What is the significance of the title 'An American Childhood'?

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It reflects the experiences and memories of growing up in America.

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What literary device is used when a character's thoughts are revealed directly to the reader?

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This is known as 'stream of consciousness'.