Study Practice for Final Test! Indian in the Cupboard

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What does petrified mean?

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Terrified

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What is the meaning of the word theatrical?

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Doing something for attention, not being genuine or sincere.

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What does bewildered or confused mean?

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Flummoxed

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When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, what is it called?

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Simile

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Who does Patrick show the 2 little men to?

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Mr. Johnson the headmaster.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the word 'flummoxed' mean?

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Bewildered or confused.

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What is the definition of 'theatrical'?

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Relating to drama or plays; often exaggerated for effect.

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What does 'petrified' describe?

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A state of being extremely frightened.

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What is the purpose of a simile in writing?

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To create vivid imagery by comparing two different things.