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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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impartial

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showing no favoritism

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fervid

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full of emotion

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sallow

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sickly; yellow in appearance

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dire

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dreadful

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palpable

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capable of being touched

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indolent

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lazy

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grotesque

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not pleasing to the eye

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deplorable

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regrettable or terrible

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cower

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to shrink or hide oneself in fear

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emanate

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to come from or flow forth

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zealous

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enthusiastically devoted to a certain interest

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incorruptible

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not subject to becoming dishonest

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exuberant

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lively

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affable

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friendly or pleasant

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dank

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miserably damp and chilly

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t/f
Dr. Maximus has met both the visitor and his wife in this story.

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true

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The visitor is completely unsuspecting of his wife or Dr. Maximus. t/f

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true

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Which of the following adjectives fits Madame Loisel?

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self-centered

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Which irony is represented by what occurs at the end of the story?

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situational irony

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t/f Mr. Steward is an insurance salesman.

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false

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t/f Norma and Arthur both agree that pushing the button is not a big deal.

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false

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What word below would best describe the character of Arthur?

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genuine

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What word below would best describe the character of Norma?

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curious

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The anonymous young man of this story can best be identified as

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a cavalry scout

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Early in the story, all of the following make the young man tense except the

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fact that he is lost

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26
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Which of the following statements is not correct?

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He is trying to meet a comrade.

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Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.deplorable

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appalling

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indolent Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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idle

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zealous Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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exuberant

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affable Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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cheery

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emanate Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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to radiate from

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palpable Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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tangible

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sallow Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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to appear ill

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dire Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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threatening

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dank Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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damp

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impartial Choose a synonym for the vocabulary word.

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equal

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The man in “`The Alchemist’s Secret’ believes that he will murder his wife and be free of her while, in reality, she is planning on murdering him and he will not be free.”

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situational irony

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38
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“I thought you might—ah—improve the candies and post them at your convenience.”

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verbal irony

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39
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Dr. Maximus says, “You, sir, are customer 322. If there are any difficulties, kindly refer to that number. Not,” he added, “that there will be any.”

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verbal irony

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40
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The husband in “The Alchemist’s Secret” does not know that his wife has been to Dr. Maximus while the reader does.

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dramatic irony

41
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Dr. Maximus puts poison into the chocolates.

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falling action

42
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The wife dies.

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resolution

43
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The wife has an affair.

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rising action

44
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The Alchemist’s Secret” is told from which point of view?

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third person limited

45
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At a party the husband hears about Dr. Maximus’ business.

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exposition

46
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The reader learns that the wife has bought some poison to put in her husband’s hot grog at bedtime.

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climax

47
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What news does Norma receive after pushing the button?

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that Arthur has died and she has received $50,000 from his life insurance

48
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What do Norma and Arthur argue about?

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whether it is all right to push the button

49
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What proposition does Mr. Steward make to Norma and Arthur?

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If the button is pressed, someone will die, and they will get $50,000.

50
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The author appears to make a sober point at the end of “War.” Which of the following best illustrates that point?

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In war you kill or get killed.

51
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When the young man first arrives at the farm house he realizes that

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a fight has taken place

52
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What kind of irony is present at the end of the story, when Jack London writes, “They laughed at the unexpected eruption of apples, and clapped their hands in applause of the long shot by the man with the ginger beard.”

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situational irony

53
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Why doesn’t the young man shoot back while he is trying to escape?

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He can’t ride, hold the apples, and shoot at the same time.

54
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In the following line from “War,” which two figures of speech are used? “. . . when a third bullet struck a stone and ricocheted off through the air, buzzing and humming like some incredible insect.”

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simile and onomatopoeia

55
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When the troops arrive at the farmhouse, the young man is

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gathering apples to take to camp

56
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Why does Madame Loisel borrow a necklace from her friend, Madame Forestier?

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Her husband suggests she borrow something from her rich friend.
She borrows the necklace because she feels she must wear jewelry with her new dress.
She feels that jewelry would suit her new dress far better than fresh flowers.
All of the above are appropriate responses to the question.

57
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How do the lives of Madame Loisel and her husband change after the necklace is lost?

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She and her husband must live in poverty, working night and day to pay their debt.

58
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At the beginning of the story, why is Madame Loisel dissatisfied with her life?

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She feels dissatisfied because she feels she should have a luxurious life rather than an ordinary one.

59
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Why does the invitation her husband brings home displease Madam Loisel?.

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She believes that she will be mocked due to her middle-class standing.

60
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What does Madame Loisel eventually discover about the necklace?

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that it is not an expensive piece of jewelry, but rather a cheap imitation.

61
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Which of the following is an internal conflict?

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Person vs. self

62
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Which of the following conflicts is illustrated by the husband and the wife in “The Alchemist’s Secret”?

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Person vs. person

63
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Every detail adds a little more to my main idea.

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5 points

64
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My conclusion leaves my readers with something to think about.

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5 points

65
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My ideas seem scrambled, jumbled, and disconnected.

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1 point

66
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My beginning grabs your attention and gets you curious about what’s to come.

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5 points

67
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Some of my transitions are great; others need a little work.

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3 points

68
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“I think it’s a shame ____
she said, “that when a policeman gets to be as senior as you, they keep him walking about on his feet all day long.”

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,”

69
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He didn’t answer. ___
“Darling

A

70
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“Darling ____
“ she said.

A

,

71
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she said. ___
Would you like me to get you some cheese? I haven’t made any supper yet because it’s Thursday.”

A

”

72
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Would you like me to get you some cheese? I haven’t made any supper yet because it’s Thursday.” ____
“No,” he said.

A

73
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“If you’re too tired to eat out,” she went on, “it’s still not too late. _____
There’s plenty of meat and stuff

A

nc

74
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There’s plenty of meat and stuff in the freezer, and you can have it right here and not even move out of the chair.” ____
Her eyes waited on him for an answer, a smile, a little nod, but he made no sign.

A

75
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“Anyway ____
she went on, “I’ll get you some cheese and crackers first.”

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,”I don’t want it,
he sai

76
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I don’t want it, ___
he said

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”

77
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he said.
___

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nc

78
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“All we have to do is swing around that way—“ he pointed toward Washington—“and get between them and Lincoln and find some good high ground…and we’ll have them, General we’ll have them!”

A

General Longstreet

79
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“It was time to dismount. A good officer rode as little as possible.”

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Lawrence Chamberlain

80
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“Well, John, we held the ground.”

A

John Buford

81
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“Sir, I told him, General Ewell, I said to him, ‘Sir, give me one division and I will take that hill…We could have done it, sir.”

A

General Trimble

82
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“I had hoped you would move on through the town and take that hill.”

A

General Lee

83
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The connections between my ideas are confusing or missing all together.

A

1

84
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My sequencing is logical but sometimes is so predictable that the structure takes away from the content.

A

3

85
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It’s hard for the reader to follow my main point.

A

1

86
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I use thoughtful transitions that clearly show how my ideas connect.

A

5

87
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My paper has an inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion.

A

5

88
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According to Longstreet in The Killer Angels, what appendage did Stonewall Jackson lose in the war?

A

A finger

89
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“I am not sure what I want to do today.” Said Harold.

A

Incorrect

90
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William said, “The weather is absolutely beautiful today.”

A

Correct

91
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“Dinner will be ready right at 5:00.” said Annie.

A

Incorrect

92
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Who said the following?
“I am in earnest; I will not equivocate; I will not excuse; I will not retreat a single inch—AND I WILL BE HEARD”

A

William Lloyd Garrison

93
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Who was the most influential African American abolitionist?

A

Frederick Douglass

94
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Lee and Longstreet reminisce a lot about Stonewall Jackson in these chapters. What did Jackson love to chew?

A

Lemons

95
Q

What do we call “Butterfield’s Lullaby” today?

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“Taps”

96
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“The flowers in the garden are vibrant shades of blue, orange, and purple,” said Drew.

A

Correct

97
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At the end of the first day, General Trimble is furious and tells Longstreet that he refuses to serve with _______________________.

A

General Ewell

98
Q

Who had wanted to fight a duel with Longstreet?

A

Powell Hill

99
Q

Is the following a direct or indirect quotation?

Mary said that she wanted to go to the store.

A

Indirect

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