Birchbark House Ch. 12-14 Spring

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What does the word 'muffled' mean?

Back

Quiet and hard to hear.

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What do paragraphs 1 and 2 in Chapter 12 describe?

Back

They describe the change of seasons from winter to spring.

Front

What detail supports the idea of changing seasons?

Back

'...crackling and snapping waves of the ice they felt the surge of lake water..'.

Front

How does Omakayas feel when Old Tallow wants to talk to her?

Back

Omakayas is rude and impatient, because she does not want to talk to Old Tallow.

Front

What does the sentence 'The sun was just peeping over the water' mean?

Back

The sun was rising while its light was reflecting off of the water and getting brighter as time passed.

Front

What is the main theme of Chapters 12-14 in Birchbark House?

Back

The transition from winter to spring and its impact on the characters.

Front

What does 'peeping' refer to in the context of the sun?

Back

It refers to the sun rising and becoming visible.

Front

How does nature change from winter to spring according to the text?

Back

Nature comes alive with new growth and the melting of snow.

Front

What emotions does Omakayas experience in these chapters?

Back

She experiences impatience, curiosity, and respect for her elders.

Front

What literary device is used in 'the sun was just peeping over the water'?

Back

Personification, as it gives human qualities to the sun.