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What does the word 'chewer' suggest about Marley?

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He enjoyed destroying couches by biting them.

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What is the effect of the metaphor: 'Marley was a chewer of couches, a slasher of screens, a slinger of drool, a tipper of trash cans'?

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It helps the reader understand the narrator's humorous tone towards Marley's faults.

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What type of language is used to describe Marley in the sentence: 'He was as wild as a banshee and as strong as a bull'?

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figurative language (imagery)

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What does the author mean when he says, 'Marley shredded more mattresses and dug through more drywall than I care to remember'?

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Marley destroyed mattresses and walls.

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What does the word 'banshee' most likely mean in the sentence, 'He was as wild as a banshee and as strong as a bull'?

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A mythical creature known for its wild and loud behavior.

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Define 'figurative language'.

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings in a more imaginative way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What does 'imagery' refer to in literature?

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Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is the purpose of using humor in storytelling?

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To engage the reader and make the narrative more enjoyable.

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What does 'tone' mean in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.