Frindle Chapter 12

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What is a 'closing story'?

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A closing story is the final segment of a news broadcast, often summarizing the main points or providing a concluding thought.

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What does 'trademark' mean?

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A trademark is a legal claim that protects a brand name or symbol used to identify goods or services.

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How do you calculate a percentage of sales?

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To calculate a percentage of sales, divide the amount earned by the total sales and multiply by 100.

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Who is Alice Lunderson?

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Alice Lunderson is a character who reports on the frindle story for the news.

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What is the significance of the word 'frindle'?

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'Frindle' is a made-up word that Nick Allen created to replace the word 'pen', which became a central theme in the story.

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What role does Mrs. Granger play in the story?

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Mrs. Granger is Nick's teacher who initially disapproves of the word 'frindle'.

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What is the main conflict in 'Frindle'?

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The main conflict revolves around Nick's creation of the word 'frindle' and the reactions it provokes from teachers and the community.

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What does it mean to 'air' a story?

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To 'air' a story means to broadcast it on television or radio.

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Who are Mr. and Mrs. Allen?

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Mr. and Mrs. Allen are Nick's parents, who support him throughout his adventures.

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What is the purpose of an interview?

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An interview is conducted to gather information or opinions from someone about a specific topic.