Understanding Themes and Vocabulary

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What does the word 'petite' mean?

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small

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What does 'observatory' describe?

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a structure overlooking a great view

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What lesson does Todd learn in the text?

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He should try to keep an open mind.

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What does 'exaggerated' mean in the context of large puppets?

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Magnified or extreme

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What sentence best supports the theme of the text?

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When it was time to return to America, Todd did not want to leave.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in the text that help define a word or understand a concept.

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What is the purpose of an observatory?

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To provide a place for observing celestial events or landscapes.

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What does it mean to keep an open mind?

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To be willing to consider new ideas and perspectives.

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What is the definition of 'magnified'?

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Made to appear larger than it is.