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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Chapter XVI · Chapter XVI The Magic Art of the Great Humbug

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Chapter XVI The Magic Art of the Great Humbug Next morning the Scarecrow said to his friends: “Congratulate me.

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Chapter XVI
The Magic Art of the Great Humbug
Next morning the Scarecrow said to his friends:
Congratulate me.
I am going to Oz to get my brains at last.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Chapter XVI · Chapter XVI The Magic Art of the Great Humbug

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Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Chapter XVI
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The Magic Art of the Great Humbug
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Next morning the Scarecrow said to his friends:
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Congratulate me.
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I am going to Oz to get my brains at last.
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Art

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at

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brains

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Chapter

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Congratulate

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friends

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get

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going

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Great

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his

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Humbug

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I

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last

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Magic

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me

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morning

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my

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Next

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of

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Oz

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said

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Scarecrow

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The

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to

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XVI

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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 Chapter XVI The Magic Art of the Great Humbug?

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

According to the text: "Chapter XVI...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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

Narrator: Chapter XVI
Narrator: I hope it