Benefits of Being an Octopus Review

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Who is Matt Hubbard?

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A classmate who lives in the rich part of town.

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How can Lenny be described when arguing?

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Verbally abusive.

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What debate tactic is Lenny using against the mom?

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Attacking her character.

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Which of the following does NOT describe Zoey's character?

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Social and outgoing.

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What is Zoie doing during the lockdown?

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Participating in debate team.

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Define 'verbally abusive'.

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Using harsh or insulting language to harm someone emotionally.

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What does 'attacking character' mean in a debate?

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Discrediting someone's argument by criticizing their personal traits instead of addressing the argument itself.

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What is the importance of understanding character traits in literature?

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It helps readers analyze motivations and predict behaviors of characters.

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What does it mean to 'undermine' someone's position?

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To weaken or damage the credibility of someone's argument.

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Explain the term 'lack of confidence'.

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A feeling of uncertainty about one's abilities or worth.