Fairy Tales

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Why do authors use similes and metaphors?

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Authors use similes and metaphors to create mental pictures, enhance understanding, and make the text more exciting.

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How do fairy tales typically begin?

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Fairy tales often begin with the phrase 'Once upon a time...'.

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What does 'guffaw' mean?

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'Guffaw' means to laugh loudly.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is the purpose of a fairy tale?

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The purpose of a fairy tale is to entertain, teach moral lessons, and often include magical elements.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What is a theme in a fairy tale?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a story, such as good vs. evil or the importance of kindness.