Chapter 4- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Questions-Weyand

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What year did Malawi experience a flood followed by drought?

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2000

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What is the term for giving human characteristics to non-human things?

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Personification

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What did Geoffrey and William enjoy eating after clearing the fields in July?

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Roasted grasshoppers

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What is a synonym for 'remnants'?

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Remains

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How many sacks of grain did William's family harvest in 2000?

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5

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What is the definition of 'drought'?

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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What does 'metaphor' mean?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is 'hyperbole'?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What does 'idiom' refer to?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is the significance of the moon in literature?

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It often symbolizes mystery, change, or the passage of time.