CKLA Unit 3 Lesson 3 - My first memory

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What is 'alliteration'?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or line.

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How did the speaker feel about the librarian in the poem 'Librarian' by Nikki Giovanni?

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The speaker felt cared about and welcome.

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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, 'I was as red as a tomato.'

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What words are often used in first-person writing?

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In first-person writing, the author or speaker often uses words like 'my', 'me', 'I', and 'mine'.

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How did Nikki Giovanni feel about her first memory of the library?

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Nikki Giovanni enjoyed being at the library and thought it was like going to a brand new world.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Chocolate is heaven.'

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What does 'first-person' point of view mean?

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'First-person' point of view means the story is told from the perspective of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes are used to create vivid imagery and help readers understand comparisons more easily.

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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 the effect of alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration creates rhythm and can enhance the mood or tone of a poem.