Mississippi Solo

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'crash', and 'sizzle'.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia from 'Mississippi Solo'.

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An example of onomatopoeia from 'Mississippi Solo' is 'a loud crash and a splintery crackle of lightning'.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does the word 'ethereal' mean in the context of 'Mississippi Solo'?

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In 'Mississippi Solo', 'ethereal' means something that is very subtle and unreal, even though it feels real.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Provide an example of personification from 'Mississippi Solo'.

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An example of personification from 'Mississippi Solo' is 'The river was talking to me'.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells'.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the author's reaction to the storm in 'Mississippi Solo'?

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The author was not afraid but instead was amazed and calm during the storm.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to have a 'definite' feeling?

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Having a 'definite' feeling means experiencing something that is clear and unmistakable.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the significance of the river in 'Mississippi Solo'?

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The river serves as a central character in the narrative, representing both beauty and danger.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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How does the author use imagery in 'Mississippi Solo'?

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The author uses vivid descriptions to create mental images, enhancing the reader's experience of the setting.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9