Crash by Jerry Spinelli Ch. 17-25

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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, 'He was as brave as a lion.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What does it mean when someone smiles 'from ear to ear'?

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It means they are smiling very broadly, showing a lot of happiness.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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How many touchdowns did Crash score in his first game?

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Crash scored 6 touchdowns in his first game.

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Did Crash's parents attend his first game?

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No, Crash's parents did not come to his first game.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid images and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.