The Phantom Tollbooth Chapters 1 & 2 (Word Play)

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Who does Milo meet first on his journey?

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The Whether Man.

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What are the Wit and Wisdom lessons in The Phantom Tollbooth?

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They are lessons that help readers understand wordplay and language.

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What is an example of an idiom?

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"It's raining cats and dogs!"

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What does the word 'Doldrums' mean based on Chapter 2?

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A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

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What is wordplay?

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A literary technique that uses the multiple meanings or similar sounds of words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What is a homophone?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings, like 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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What is a homograph?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings, like 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal).

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What is an example of a homograph?

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The word 'tear' can mean to rip or a drop of liquid from the eye.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the significance of the Whether Man in the story?

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He represents uncertainty and the choices we make in life.