First Day of School HMH

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a flashback in literature?

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A scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story, providing background or context.

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What does 'time stood still' mean in literature?

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It is an example of hyperbole, suggesting that a moment felt so significant that it seemed to last forever.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence consisting of only one independent clause, with no dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses, usually joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What was the significance of Brown vs. Board of Education?

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It was a landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

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What is irony in literature?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy between what is said and what is meant.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within a sentence.