WORDLY WISE BOOK 5 LESSON 6

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What does 'monstrous' mean?

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Something that is very large or frightening; can also refer to an idea that is shocking.

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What is a story character?

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A person or figure in a story who plays a role in the events.

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What does 'meddle' mean?

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To interfere in someone else's affairs or business.

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What might voters denounce?

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They might denounce a plan to raise local sales taxes.

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What does it mean to 'denounce' something?

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To publicly declare something to be wrong or evil.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What does 'escalate' mean?

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To increase or intensify, often referring to a situation.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.