Stormalong Comprehension

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Why do the villagers use a wheelbarrow to move Stormalong?

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Because he is too big.

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What does A.B.S. stand for in the story?

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Alfred Boldtop Stormalong.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She's as slippery as an eel.'

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What is the author's purpose in writing 'Stormalong'?

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To entertain.

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True or False: In Boston, people were scared when they saw Stormy.

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True.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a tall tale?

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A story with exaggerated elements that is often humorous and not meant to be taken seriously.

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What is the main character's name in 'Stormalong'?

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Stormalong.

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What does it mean to entertain in literature?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.