To Build a Fire

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What is the main theme of 'To Build a Fire'?

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The main theme is the struggle for survival in extreme conditions and the consequences of underestimating nature.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Define personification in literature.

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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.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What does the term 'innermost impulse' refer to in the context of the story?

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It refers to the deep, instinctual drives that influence behavior, particularly in the dog in 'To Build a Fire'.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Explain the significance of the phrase 'Any careless behavior can result in disaster'.

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This phrase highlights the theme of caution and the potential consequences of negligence in dangerous situations.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What role does the environment play in 'To Build a Fire'?

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The environment serves as both a setting and a character that challenges the protagonist, emphasizing the harsh realities of nature.

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Identify an example of foreshadowing in 'To Build a Fire'.

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The man's initial disregard for the cold foreshadows his later struggles and ultimate fate.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is the meaning of the word 'crypts' in the context of the story?

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In this context, 'crypts' refers to the deep, hidden instincts or impulses that drive behavior.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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How does the author use imagery in 'To Build a Fire'?

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Imagery is used to create vivid descriptions of the cold and harsh landscape, enhancing the reader's understanding of the setting.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What lesson can be learned from the man's experience in 'To Build a Fire'?

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The lesson is to respect nature and understand one's limitations in survival situations.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Define the term 'theme' in literature.

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message conveyed by a literary work.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2