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__ It's All Downhill from Here On Up __ Vocabulary

  Rhododendron: rhodos=rose, dendron=tree  Pathologically- being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal  Optimistic- affirmative: expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook"  Epic- very imposing or impressive  Cascade Range- a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California  Blazes- indicate by marking trees with blazes; "blaze a trail"  Forded- the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse Ubiquitous- being present everywhere at once Expletive- curse: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

Themes- Adventure, optimism Personal Reflection- Influential neighbor/adventure Organization- Was it chronological, flashback, explain how the essay progressed.