Winter Study GUIDE

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What is the theme?

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The theme is the central idea or message in a piece of writing. In this case, it is 'There is beauty in nature.'

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What does the simile 'My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time' mean?

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It means she gets really angry.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human traits are given to non-human things.

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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 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Allie's cell phone dropped into the toilet like a falling star.'

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What type of figurative language is used in 'The clock stood up and walked off the wall'?

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This is an example of personification.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth and meaning, making it more engaging.