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What are explicit messages?

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Explicit messages are identified using signal words or expressions (e.g., 'however,' 'likewise') and conjunctive adverbs connecting clauses.

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What are implicit messages?

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Implicit messages require interpretation beyond literal meanings and can be conveyed through figurative language like idioms, hyperboles, similes, metaphors, and sarcasm.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word or phrase that connects two independent clauses, sentences, or ideas, showing relationships such as cause and effect, contrast, addition, or sequence.

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Give an example of a conjunctive adverb used for addition.

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Moreover, furthermore, also, in addition.

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Provide an example sentence using a conjunctive adverb for contrast.

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She studied all night; however, she still felt unprepared.

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What does a conjunctive adverb indicate in a cause and effect relationship?

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It shows a relationship between actions or ideas, e.g., 'Therefore, he was late for class.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to emphasize a point.

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Give a positive example of hyperbole.

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'Laura reads Florante’s letter a million times every day.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison using 'as' or 'like.'

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Provide a negative example of a simile.

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'He moves as swiftly as the wind.'