The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Pages 33-38
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Which literary device is used when Ichabod mistakes natural sounds and sights for supernatural threats?
Which literary device is used when Ichabod mistakes natural sounds and sights for supernatural threats?
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What does Ichabod’s reaction to his surroundings suggest about his character?
What does Ichabod’s reaction to his surroundings suggest about his character?
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What effect does the silent presence of the mysterious horseman have on Ichabod?
What effect does the silent presence of the mysterious horseman have on Ichabod?
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How does Ichabod’s reaction to the horseman reflect the themes of superstition vs. reality in the story?
How does Ichabod’s reaction to the horseman reflect the themes of superstition vs. reality in the story?
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How does the setting of the chase scene contribute to the suspense of the passage?
How does the setting of the chase scene contribute to the suspense of the passage?
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What does Ichabod’s frantic reaction during the chase suggest about his character and the broader themes of the story?
What does Ichabod’s frantic reaction during the chase suggest about his character and the broader themes of the story?
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How does the phrase “no time for petty fears” contribute to the development of Ichabod’s character?
How does the phrase “no time for petty fears” contribute to the development of Ichabod’s character?
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What does Ichabod’s struggle to stay on his horse symbolize in relation to the themes of the story?
What does Ichabod’s struggle to stay on his horse symbolize in relation to the themes of the story?
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What does the discovery of Ichabod’s hat and the shattered pumpkin suggest about his disappearance?
What does the discovery of Ichabod’s hat and the shattered pumpkin suggest about his disappearance?
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How does Irving’s use of contrasting perspectives—Ichabod’s terror versus the townspeople’s later investigation—affect the interpretation of the story?
How does Irving’s use of contrasting perspectives—Ichabod’s terror versus the townspeople’s later investigation—affect the interpretation of the story?
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How does Hans Van Ripper’s reaction to Ichabod’s disappearance contribute to the theme of ignorance versus education?
How does Hans Van Ripper’s reaction to Ichabod’s disappearance contribute to the theme of ignorance versus education?
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What is the effect of Brom Bones’ reaction whenever Ichabod’s story is told?
What is the effect of Brom Bones’ reaction whenever Ichabod’s story is told?