Jabberwocky

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What is a Jabberwocky?

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A Jabberwocky is a fictional monster from Lewis Carroll's poem 'Jabberwocky.'

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What event happens first in the story?

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A father warns his son about the Jabberwock.

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How does the father react when his son returns after fighting the Jabberwock?

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He hugs his son with pride and cries out happily.

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What best describes the language used in the poem 'Jabberwocky'?

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A mixture of real and invented words.

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What literary device is exemplified by the words 'Callooh!' and 'Callay!'?

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Onomatopoeia.

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Who is the main character in 'Jabberwocky'?

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The main character is the son who battles the Jabberwock.

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What does the father give to his son before he goes to fight the Jabberwock?

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A sword.

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What is the setting of the poem 'Jabberwocky'?

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The setting includes a forest and a Tumtum tree.

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What is the tone of the poem 'Jabberwocky'?

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The tone is whimsical and fantastical.

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What does the Jabberwock symbolize in the poem?

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The Jabberwock symbolizes a fear or challenge that must be faced.