What is personification?
Selection Flashcard: Black Cowboys, Wild Horses

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, saying 'the sun peeked over the horizon' gives the sun human-like behavior.
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What does it mean to summarize a text?
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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas of the text, capturing the essence without including all details.
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What is the significance of Bob Lemmons in 'Black Cowboys, Wild Horses'?
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Bob Lemmons is significant because he represents the skills and knowledge of cowboys, particularly in reading animal tracks, which is crucial for herding and managing wild horses.
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What does the term 'skittered' mean?
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'Skittered' means to move quickly and lightly, often in a way that suggests a sudden or hurried motion, like a mouse dashing under a table.
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What is a hyperbole?
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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.
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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, 'as brave as a lion'.
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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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