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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, 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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Identify the key feature of a metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What does punctuation help with in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is the purpose of an idiom?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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When writing dialogue, the punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example, 'He said, "Hello!"'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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 two unlike things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example, 'The dog barks.'