The Grinch- Similies and Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things, or says something IS another thing.

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Who is the main character in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?

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The main character is the Grinch.

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What did the Grinch steal from the Whos?

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The Grinch stole Christmas decorations, presents, and food from the Whos.

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What is the moral of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?

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The moral is that Christmas is about more than just material gifts; it's about love and community.

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What happens to the Grinch's heart at the end of the story?

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The Grinch's heart grows three sizes.

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What literary device is used in 'His heart was two sizes too small'?

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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What does the Grinch's change of heart symbolize?

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It symbolizes redemption and the true spirit of Christmas.

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Who wrote 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?

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Dr. Seuss wrote 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'.

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What is the setting of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?

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The story is set in Whoville, a fictional town inhabited by the Whos.