The Saga of Pecos Bill Vocab Flashcard

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What is a saga?

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A long, detailed story about heroic events.

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What does it mean if something whirled?

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Spun and turned quickly.

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If a hose is coiled, it means that it is shaped into what?

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Hoops or rings.

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The students are reading the first chapter of the _______ in class.

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Saga.

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Water may sometimes ________ under a bridge. It spins and turns very quickly!

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Whirl.

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What is the main character in a saga often called?

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A hero.

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What is a common setting for a saga?

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A vast landscape or frontier.

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What type of events are usually described in a saga?

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Heroic or adventurous events.

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What does it mean to tame something?

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To make it gentle or domesticated.

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What is an example of a saga?

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The story of Pecos Bill.