How to Steal a Dog

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Give an example of personification from the book 'How to Steal a Dog'.

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A funny little feeling was tapping at my insides.

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Why did Mookie sometimes work for free?

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Sometimes people needed things done more than he needed money.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is when an author creates an image in the reader's mind using descriptive language.

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What does the phrase 'I felt myself splitting right in two' illustrate?

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It shows how half of Georgina felt bad but the other half knew it would help her mom and family.

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Where does the story 'How to Steal a Dog' take place?

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Darby, North Carolina.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the environment or surrounding in which an event or story takes place.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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Who are the main characters in 'How to Steal a Dog'?

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The main characters include Georgina and her family.

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What is the theme of 'How to Steal a Dog'?

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The theme revolves around family, friendship, and the challenges of growing up.