The Phantom Tollbooth Chapters 1 & 2 (Word Play)

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What is the main mood of Milo in Chapter 1 of The Phantom Tollbooth?

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Bored

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What are homophones?

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Two or more words that SOUND the same but have different spelling and meanings.

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Who does Milo meet first on his journey?

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The Whether Man

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What is wordplay?

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A form of wit that uses the multiple meanings of words or similar-sounding words to create humor or cleverness.

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What are homographs?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase that means something different from the literal meanings of its individual words.

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What is the significance of the Whether Man in the story?

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He represents the idea of choices and indecision.

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How does Milo's attitude change throughout the first two chapters?

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He starts bored and indifferent but begins to show curiosity.

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What lesson can be learned from Milo's journey?

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The importance of curiosity and exploration.

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What is the purpose of the Phantom Tollbooth?

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To take Milo on a journey of discovery and learning.