Question

question 5. find the word consequences in paragraph 44. use context clues in the surrounding sentences, as well as the sentence in which consequences appears, to determine the words meaning. write your definition of consequences here and explain how you figured it out. then check the meaning in a dictionary.

1. “if you must wish,” he said, gruffly, “wish for something sensible.”
2. sergeant - major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm.
3. her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the
4. “sounds like the arabian nights,” said mrs. white, as she rose and began to set the supper. “dont you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?”
5. the consequences.
6. “hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud,” said the sergeant - major, “but i warn you of
7. he inquired.
8. the other shook his head and examined his new possession closely. “how do you do it?”
9. what happens. pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man.”
10. “i wont,” said his friend, doggedly. “i threw it on the fire. if you keep it, dont blame me if
11. “if you dont want it, morris,” said the other, “give it to me.”
12. “better let it burn,” said the soldier, solemnly.
13. upon the fire. while, with a slight cry, she stooped down and snatched it off.
14. he took the paw, and dangling it between his forefinger and thumb, suddenly threw it

Explanation:

To find the meaning of "consequences", check a dictionary. In the text, the sergeant - major warns about the potential results of making a wish on the talisman. Context clues like the serious tone and the cautionary statements help determine that "consequences" refers to the results or effects that follow an action (in this case, making a wish).

Answer:

The dictionary definition of "consequences" is the results or effects that follow an action. In the context of paragraph 44, the sergeant - major is cautioning about the potential results of making a wish on the talisman, suggesting that there could be significant and possibly negative outcomes.