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Only Miss Eliott has arrived for the elaborate fête Amy prepared for a large class. This passage shows how Amy and her family reshape the day without making the guest feel like a disappointment.
In came Amy, quite calm, and delightfully cordial to the one guest who had kept her promise; the rest of the family, being of a dramatic turn, played their parts equally well, and Miss Eliott found th...
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Narration Prompt
Write a short narration tracing Amy's fête from her elegant plan to the afternoon with Miss Eliott, showing how each setback changes what matters.
Discussion Questions
- Amy says she wants to thank her classmates, but she also insists on an elegant lunch and carriage. Which desire has more power over her plan, and why?
- Marmee thinks a simpler plan would better fit the family's circumstances, while Amy believes paying herself should let her choose. What responsibility does Amy have to the family members whose help she needs?
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Vocabulary
Item 1
Bold confidence that leads Amy to attempt an elegant fête despite the risks
Item 2
Strong enthusiasm that keeps Amy trying new forms of art
Item 3
Kept working despite failures and discouragement
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