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how are Abigail and Joseph McCarthy alike

• They taunted people 
• They stole from people
• They both were parialy responsible for the deaths of many
• They both made up storys and rumors that ruined peoples lives

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Describe tradition District 12 costumes and how this year is different?

• They are usually made of bright colors and very flamboyant. This year they are plain and solid black.
• Traditional District 12 are red.  This year they are green.
• They usually dress like lumberjacks.  This year they are dressing like police officers.
• Traditional District 12 costumes looked like coal mining outfits.  This year they resemble fire.

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How was Ben different from Willy?

• Ben came back from the jungle a rich man.
• Ben was not as honest as Willy and cared nothing for others.
• Ben did not have the sense of adventure Willy did.
• Ben never did earn any money and died homeless.

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How was The Scottsboro Boys case similar to Tom Robinson's case? 

• a white woman accused a black man of rape
• the case was decided by an all white jury 
• it happened in 1930's Aabama
• all of these

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I understand the concept of theme?

• Yes!

• Almost.

• No!

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Explaining differences

• Compare

• Contrast

• Chronological

• In medias res

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What is the ONE BIG difference between the informational and the argumentative essay?

• If you get the informational, you do not have to cite both passages.

• If you get the argumentative, you only use one of the passages to support your essay.

• If you get the informational, you have to include a counterclaim.

• If you get the argumentative, you have to counter the other side.

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

• A topic is a recurring message while a theme if a one word answer

• A theme is a recurring message in the story while a topic is a recurring, typically one word idea seen throughout the story.

• A topic is an idea that is rarely seen in a story, while a theme is an idea that is seen throughout the story.

• A theme is an idea that is rarely seen in a story, while a topic is an idea that is seen sometimes in the story.

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As soon as I reached the theatre, I saw the tickets were sold out.

• Hardly had I reached there than I saw the tickets were sold out.

• No sooner did I reach the theatre than I saw the tickets were sold out.

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Check all that apply: Paired passages will --

• examine similarities in characters

• explore similar themes

• consider the conflicts presented

• always be short stories

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