Frindle Flashcard

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What is a 'frindle'?

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A 'frindle' is a word created by Nick Allen to mean 'pen'. It represents how language can evolve and change.

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How do words get into the dictionary according to Mrs. Granger?

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Words get into the dictionary because people use them and agree on their meanings.

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What did Mrs. Granger do to discourage the use of the word 'frindle'?

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Mrs. Granger made students write sentences after school to discourage them from using the word 'frindle'.

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Why did Nick Allen create the word 'frindle'?

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Nick created the word 'frindle' as a fun way to challenge authority and to make a statement about language.

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What was the reaction of the media to the word 'frindle'?

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The word 'frindle' gained attention and was featured on national TV news, spreading its popularity.

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What lesson did Nick learn about power and influence?

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Nick learned that with power comes responsibility, and he felt scared of his own influence when it came to changing things.

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What does it mean to challenge authority?

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Challenging authority means questioning or resisting the rules or decisions made by those in power.

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What role did Bud Lawrence play in the 'frindle' phenomenon?

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Bud Lawrence helped promote the word 'frindle' by selling merchandise, which contributed to its popularity.

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How did the students feel about using the word 'frindle'?

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The students felt excited and rebellious about using the word 'frindle' instead of 'pen'.

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What is the significance of the word 'frindle' in the story?

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The word 'frindle' symbolizes creativity, the power of language, and the ability to change societal norms.