The Sound of Summer Running

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What is the main message of 'The Sound of Summer Running'?

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Intelligence and hard work have great benefits.

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What is the main conflict in the story?

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Douglas does not have money to purchase a new pair of shoes.

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What does the word 'abandoned' mean?

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Deserted.

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What does 'ditch' mean in the context of the story?

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To leave behind.

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What can the reader infer about Douglas based on his looks?

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Douglas is extremely happy and proud to be the owner of a new pair of sneakers.

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Define 'conflict' in literature.

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a 'theme' in a story?

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The central idea or message that the story conveys.

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the significance of character development?

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It shows how characters change and grow throughout the story.

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What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.