Why does the author emphasize the elephant’s refusal to play in the pool despite his natural affinity for water?
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[Author's Purpose]
What is the rhetorical function of the phrase 'And you never want to bother an elephant' following the warning about unpredictability?
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[Textual Function]
How does the use of ellipsis ('...') in 'Notice how magnificent he is... and how big he is... and how many friends he has.' contribute to the narrative tone?
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[Stylistic Device]
What does the instruction 'you must set a trap' reveal about the narrator’s perspective at this stage of the text?
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[Narrative Voice and Attitude]
In context, what does the word 'SUSPICIOUS' in capital letters most likely emphasize?
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[Vocabulary in Context]
What is implied by the statement 'a suspicious elephant should not to be underestimated'?
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[Logical Inference]
How does the mention of needing a 'BIG truck' and 'FRAGILE' signage function within the broader argument?
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[Symbolic Meaning]
What role does the doctor’s diagnosis of homesickness play in the narrative structure?
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[Thematic Development]
Why does the author list continents like 'Greenland Iceland Europe Africa' in fragmented form?
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[Structural Rhetoric]
What is the significance of the final reflection that 'it isn't so' easier to catch other animals?