What are the main themes explored in the text? Support your analysis with direct quotes from the text.
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How does the author build suspense or tension in the narrative? Cite specific passages that contribute to the atmosphere of anticipation.
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Were there any parts of the story that you found confusing? Can you explain why?
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Did the ending of the story surprise you? Why or why not?
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What is the central or main idea of paragraph 8? Write your answer in the space below.
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According to the article, what makes hitting a major league baseball seemingly impossible?
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Compare two characters from the story. How are they the same? How are they different? Use sentences from the text to help you explain.
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How does the author establish the tone of the text? Select passages that convey different tones and explain how they contribute to the overall mood of the story.
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How does the setting of the story contribute to the overall mood or atmosphere?
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How did the main character change throughout the story? Describe their journey using your own words.
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If you were in the main character's shoes, how would you have handled the situation differently?
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Examine the author's use of foreshadowing in the text. Identify instances where events or outcomes are hinted at earlier in the story and explain their significance.
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In what ways does the author use descriptive language to convey the setting? Provide at least two quotes from the text to support your answer.
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How does the dialogue between the characters reveal their personalities and motivations? Use specific quotes to illustrate your points.
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How do the characters in the story solve their problem? Use a quote from the text to show what they did to fix things.
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What lesson do you think the author wants readers to learn from this story?
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