The Banana Tree

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In the rising action, you learn that the setting is

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a Jamaican village during a hurricane

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Why does Gustus go out into the hurricane?

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He wants to make sure his banana tree doesn't blow down.

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Which line is an example of personification?

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It was as if trees crouched quietly in fear.

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What might make you repress a laugh?

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You need to be quiet.

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What is the resolution of the story?

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Gustus tells his father that he wants his own shoes.

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"Dialect"

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The way people in a particular region speak.

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In “The Banana Tree,” what attitude do Mr. and Mrs. Bass have toward the storm?

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They know the storm is dangerous, but they are confident they will be safe.

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In “The Banana Tree,” how does Gustus feel about his father?

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He feels that his father does not understand his needs.

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In “The Banana Tree,” how does Mr. Bass most likely feel after he hears Gustus’s explanation for returning home?

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He feels guilty that he did not give his son shoes.

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Who is the protagonist in the story?

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Gustus