"All Summer in a Day" Review

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What does 'immense' mean?

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Huge or very large.

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Describe Margot's physical appearance as depicted in the story.

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Margot is a frail girl who appears pale and delicate, as if she has been lost in the rain for years.

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What does the quote 'They turned on themselves, like a feverish wheel, all tumbling spokes' illustrate?

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It illustrates the children's frenzied excitement.

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What is a significant aspect of the children's experience on Venus?

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They grow up with no real memory of sunlight.

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What distinguishes Margot from her classmates?

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Margot remembers the sun while her classmates do not.

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What emotion do the children feel towards Margot?

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They often feel jealousy and cruelty towards her because she is different.

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What is the setting of 'All Summer in a Day'?

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The story is set on the planet Venus, where it rains constantly.

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How does the environment of Venus affect the children?

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The constant rain and lack of sunlight make them cruel and isolated.

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What is the main theme of 'All Summer in a Day'?

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The main theme is the impact of isolation and the longing for belonging.

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What does Margot long for in the story?

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Margot longs for the sun and the warmth it brings.