Mississippi Solo

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile from literature.

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An example of a simile is: 'The tips of the trees bent way over....like fishing rods hooked on a big one'.

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What instinct did the author follow in 'Mississippi Solo'?

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The author followed an instinct to move toward the trees.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the point of highest tension in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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Identify a line from 'Mississippi Solo' that represents the climax.

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The line 'The storm was directly overhead' represents the climax.

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What does it mean to insulate something?

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To insulate something means to keep heat from passing through it.

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What is the definition of 'to splinter'?

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To splinter means to break up into small, sharp pieces.

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What literary device is used when comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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This literary device is called a metaphor.

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What is the significance of instinct in decision-making as portrayed in 'Mississippi Solo'?

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Instinct plays a crucial role in guiding the author's actions and decisions in the narrative.

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How does the author use nature to convey themes in 'Mississippi Solo'?

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The author uses nature to reflect emotions, challenges, and the journey of self-discovery.