Renaissance Review

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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 cold as ice'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'Sally was very hungry.'

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The linking verb is 'was'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The town was a beautiful place.'

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The linking verb is 'was'.

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What is the title of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci that features a woman with a mysterious smile?

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The painting is called the 'Mona Lisa'.

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What is the purpose of a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The classroom was a zoo'.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's purpose.