Reading Comprehension TSB

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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, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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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 literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an idiom?

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

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning. For example, 'home' connotes warmth and safety.

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What is the difference between positive and negative connotation?

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Positive connotation refers to words that evoke a favorable emotional response, while negative connotation refers to words that evoke an unfavorable emotional response.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is the purpose of imagery in literature?

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Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes and emotions.

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What is the significance of point of view in a story?

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Point of view determines the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the events and characters.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that a writer explores in a literary work.