Full Cicada Moon, Pages 1-32

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What does the description 'tangerine and fluffy' refer to?

Back

Her orange sweater.

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In Japanese, what sounds just like 'speak'?

Back

Let go.

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What moon phase is used as a chapter title in 'Full Cicada Moon'?

Back

Waxing Gibbous.

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What is Mimi's hatsuyume, her first dream of the year?

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That she is a bird, soaring across open skies.

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Why does Mimi whisper 'Drip, drip drip.' to her father?

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Because he's going to school (to work) as well that day, and they persist like water on granite until it cracks.

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What is the significance of the moon phases in 'Full Cicada Moon'?

Back

They symbolize change and the passage of time.

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What does the term 'hatsuyume' mean?

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It refers to the first dream of the year in Japanese culture.

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How does Mimi's relationship with her father evolve throughout the story?

Back

It reflects the challenges of communication and emotional distance.

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What role does nature play in 'Full Cicada Moon'?

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Nature serves as a backdrop for Mimi's experiences and emotions.

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What is the cultural significance of the cicada in the story?

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Cicadas symbolize summer, change, and the fleeting nature of life.