Matsuyama Mirror Vocabulary

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Traditional Japanese mirror illustration

📚 Part 1: Context Clues and Word Meanings

1. In the story, the word "radiant" is used to describe the mother's face. Based on context clues, what does "radiant" mean?

sad and tearful

bright and glowing

confused and worried

angry and upset

2. The text mentions the family's "modest dwelling." What does "modest" suggest about their home?

It was very large and fancy

It was simple and humble

It was falling apart

It was brand new

3. When the daughter feels "bewildered" by the mirror, the context suggests she is:

excited and happy

confused and puzzled

angry and frustrated

bored and tired

4. Fill in the blanks with vocabulary words from the story:

The father made a ____________ to bring back something special for his family from his journey to the distant city.

The mirror was considered a ____________ object because it was rare and valuable in their village.

✏️ Part 2: Denotative vs. Connotative Meanings

5. The word "treasure" appears in the story. Write both meanings below:

Denotative meaning (dictionary definition):

Connotative meaning (emotional/cultural meaning in the story):

6. When the story describes the mother's "gentle spirit," what does this phrase suggest beyond its literal meaning?

7. The mirror is described as "mysterious." Explain how this word creates a specific mood in the story:

🔍 Part 3: Word Relationships and Analysis

8. Which words from the story are synonyms for "sorrow"? Check all that apply:

grief

joy

sadness

mourning

9. How does understanding Japanese culture help you better understand the significance of the mirror in the story?

10. Choose one vocabulary word from the story and use it in your own sentence that shows you understand its meaning:

Word chosen: ________________

My sentence:

Matsuyama Mirror Vocabulary

Matsuyama Mirror Vocabulary

📚 Part 1: Context Clues and Word Meanings

✏️ Part 2: Denotative vs. Connotative Meanings

🔍 Part 3: Word Relationships and Analysis

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