Literary Analysis: Understanding Word Choice in 'The Wind in the Willows'

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What is the main theme of the passage?

The changing of the seasons

What is the event mentioned in the passage associated with September?

Harvest home

What is mentioned as happening in November according to the passage?

Bouquet's made of nuts and pine cones

What is the festive event mentioned in the passage associated with December?

<p>Christmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall tone of the passage?

<p>Cautious and reflective</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author think the Mole was trying to do when he 'scraped and scratched and sont und scrooged'?

<p>The author thinks the Mole was trying to make onion sauce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'lowly' imply about the Mole's house?

<p>The word 'lowly' implies that the Mole's house is humble or of poor quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the use of the dash (--) in the given text?

<p>The dash (--) is used to indicate a break in thought or to add emphasis to the sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the poem 'The Months' describe?

<p>The poem 'The Months' describes the characteristics of each month of the year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'high-toved' likely mean in the context of the poem?

<p>The phrase 'high-toved' likely means highly valued or cherished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the poem 'The Months'?

<p>The tone of the poem 'The Months' is playful and imaginative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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