Snowflake Bentley

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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.

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What does it mean when someone says 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try again'?

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It means that if you fail at something, you should keep trying until you succeed.

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Who is Snowflake Bentley?

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Snowflake Bentley is the nickname of Wilson Bentley, a man known for his work in photographing snowflakes.

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What is a microscope?

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A microscope is a tool that makes small objects look larger so we can see details.

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What is the main theme of Snowflake Bentley's story?

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The main theme is perseverance and the importance of trying again after failure.

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What did Willie Bentley use to capture images of snowflakes?

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Willie Bentley used a camera and a microscope to photograph snowflakes.

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What is a snowflake?

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A snowflake is a single ice crystal that falls from the sky as snow.

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What does it mean to say that snowflakes are unique?

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It means that no two snowflakes are exactly alike; each one has a different shape.

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What is the significance of snowflakes in Bentley's work?

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Snowflakes were significant in Bentley's work because he wanted to show their beauty and uniqueness through photography.

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What does 'gift from King Winter' mean in the context of the story?

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It is an example of personification, giving winter a human-like quality of being generous.

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