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A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol

Chapter IV · Stave IV: The Last of the Spirits

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STAVE IV: THE LAST OF THE SPIRITS THE Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached.

Scrooge confronts the silent Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Context Illustration Reading 16/84 · 5 lines
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"Cold, isn't it?"
"Seasonable for Christmas time.
You're not a skater, I suppose?"
"No. No. Something else to think of.
Good morning!"
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Christmas Carol

Chapter IV · Stave IV: The Last of the Spirits

Study this chapter through synchronized reading, listening, pronunciation, and contextual vocabulary.

Reading 16/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 76–80

Line 1
"Cold, isn't it?"
Line 2
"Seasonable for Christmas time.
Line 3
You're not a skater, I suppose?"
Line 4
"No. No. Something else to think of.
Line 5
Good morning!"
All words in this reading · 21

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a

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From this reading You're not a skater, I suppose?"

Christmas

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From this reading "Seasonable for Christmas time.

Cold

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From this reading "Cold, isn't it?"

else

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From this reading "No. No. Something else to think of.

for

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From this reading "Seasonable for Christmas time.

Good

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From this reading Good morning!"

I

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From this reading You're not a skater, I suppose?"

isn't

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From this reading "Cold, isn't it?"

it

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From this reading "Cold, isn't it?"

morning

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From this reading Good morning!"

No

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From this reading "No. No. Something else to think of.

not

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From this reading You're not a skater, I suppose?"

of

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From this reading "No. No. Something else to think of.

Seasonable

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From this reading "Seasonable for Christmas time.

skater

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From this reading You're not a skater, I suppose?"

Something

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From this reading "No. No. Something else to think of.

suppose

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From this reading You're not a skater, I suppose?"

think

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From this reading "No. No. Something else to think of.

time

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From this reading "Seasonable for Christmas time.

to

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From this reading "No. No. Something else to think of.

You're

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From this reading You're not a skater, I suppose?"

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Stave IV: The Last of the Spirits?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "STAVE IV: THE LAST OF THE SPIRITS...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: STAVE IV: THE LAST OF THE SPIRITS
Narrator: see, I see.