Use the synonyms and antonyms provided in the passage to determine the meaning of plucky as it is used in “Home.” Write your definition of plucky here and explain how you arrived at its meaning. ANSWER:

In Home, it states, "The cowardly and faint-hearted did actually give up smoking, any who were somewhat more plucky and intelligent, after the thrashing took to carrying tobacco in the legs of their boots, and smoking in the barn" (p.40). The word plucky is used here to describe people who have quit smoking as superior or courageous. The literal definition means having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.