A New Outlook (Multi-Standards)

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What does it mean when someone is described as 'bored and uninterested'?

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It means that the person feels a lack of excitement or engagement in their surroundings or activities.

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What is the purpose of using literary devices in writing?

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Literary devices enhance the writing by adding depth, creating imagery, and evoking emotions in the reader.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What does 'the weather is grand' imply?

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It implies that the weather is beautiful or pleasant.

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How can a character's reaction reveal their personality?

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A character's reaction to events or other characters can show their traits, emotions, and values, helping readers understand their personality.

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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'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What does it mean to be observant?

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To be observant means to notice things carefully and pay attention to details in the environment.