Unit 5: After the Hurricane/Ninth Ward

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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 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 as bright as the sun.'

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Who is the author of the book 'Ninth Ward'?

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Jewell Parker Rhodes is the author of 'Ninth Ward'.

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What does the term 'angular' mean in relation to shapes?

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Angular refers to having angles or sharp corners, as opposed to being round or smooth.

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What is the meaning of the word 'horizon'?

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The horizon is the line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the significance of the Ninth Ward in New Orleans?

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The Ninth Ward is known for its cultural history and was significantly affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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What does 'fortitude' mean?

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Fortitude is the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or adversity with courage.

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What does 'endure' mean?

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To endure means to suffer something painful or difficult patiently.

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What is the main theme of 'Ninth Ward'?

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The main theme of 'Ninth Ward' includes resilience, community, and the impact of natural disasters.