Jose Born to Dance

At the beginning of the article, why does the author describe different types of dancing?

What does the word MOURNFUL mean?

Which synonym is the BEST replacement for MOVED? The river MOVED south through the valley.

What is the MAIN reason the author uses Spanish words?

Which synonym is the BEST replacement for MOVED? We used oars to MOVE the rowboat across the lake.

Why does the author tell about the pet canary that sang to Jose?

Which synonym is the BEST replacement for the word MOVED? We MOVED through the forest.

What does the word BORDER mean?

Which synonym is the BEST replacement for the word MOVED? Two men MOVED the huge rock out of the way.

What does the word DEBUT mean?

Why did Jose go to New York?

Why did Jose and his family move to Nogales?

In the article, what does the metaphor "New York is a cemetery" mean?

What does the word PERMISSION mean?

What does the word TOURED mean?

In the article, what does the simile "He learned to flow and float and fly through space with steps smooth as silk" mean

When did Jose first see dancers?

What was the author's MAIN purpose for writing this article?

In this article, how does the author organize the events in Jose's life?

Which synonym is the BEST replacement for MOVED? The little girl MOVED happily among the flowers.