Maniac Magee Part 3 and FINAL

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What is personification?

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

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What does the word 'bickered' mean?

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To bicker means to argue about trivial matters or to engage in petty disputes.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim 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 satchel?

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A satchel is a bag carried on the shoulder by a long strap and typically closed by a flap.

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What does 'ecstatic' mean?

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Ecstatic means feeling overwhelming happiness or joy.

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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 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 as bright as the sun.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Examples include 'buzz,' 'bang,' and 'sizzle.'

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What does 'lurched' mean?

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To lurch means to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement.

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What does 'fortified' mean?

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Fortified means to strengthen or secure, often used in the context of buildings or food (e.g., fortified with vitamins).