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 function does the phrase 'a suspicious elephant should not to be underestimated' serve in the narrative structure?
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[Rhetorical Function]
In context, what does the word 'magnificent' most likely imply when first used to describe the elephant?
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[Vocabulary in Context]
What is the implied consequence of calling the 'elephant doctor' who finds no physical illness?
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[Inference]
How does the reference to 'endless plains' at the end contribute to the overall message?
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[Symbolic Meaning]
What does the shift from imperative voice ('you must go', 'set a trap') to reflective observation ('you will realize', 'you have to let him go') signal?
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[Narrative Voice Shift]
Why does the author mention catching a lion, rhinoceros, or zebra only to dismiss the idea?
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[Contrastive Emphasis]
What does the need for a 'BIG truck' and 'FRAGILE' label suggest about the consequences of domestication attempts?
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[Implied Critique]
How does the repetition of 'you will have to' throughout the text shape the reader’s understanding of agency?
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[Stylistic Device]
What does the final realization—that animals are happiest 'living wild and free'—imply about the nature of love?