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The Pearl
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Literature
7th Grade
08/29/2015

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Covey
Definition
A group or set of something
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Incandescence
Definition
The quality of being intensely bright or brilliant
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Almsgiver
Definition
A person who gives money or food tho the poor
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Subjugation
Definition
Forced submission or control by others
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consecrated
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sacred
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clamber
Definition
to climb using both hands and feet
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intercession
Definition
a prayer on behalf of another
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petulant
Definition
unreasonably irritable
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symbol
Definition
any object, action, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands for something broader than itself
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appositive phrase
Definition
a set of words that renames or further identifies the noun that comes right before or after it
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fable
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a story that teaches a moral lesson and has animals or forces of nature as character
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parable
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a story that illustrates a moral or religious teaching and features human characters
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stylistic device
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the use of any of a variety of techniques tho give meaning, idea,, or feeling tho a written work
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In what country does the story take place?
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Mexico
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Why was Coyotito taken to the doctor?
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He was stung by a scorpion.
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What three things did Kino pledge tho buy with the money from the pearl?
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A proper wedding, an education for his son, and a rifle.
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How did Kino get his boat?
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He inherited it from his father.
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Why were Kino and Juana forced to flee from their home?
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Kino killed a man who attacked him.
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