Crash by Jerry Spinelli Ch. 26-32

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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 brave as a lion'.

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What school record did Crash break?

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Crash broke the record for the most touchdowns scored in a season.

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Who cooked Thanksgiving dinner at the Coogans?

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Scooter cooked Thanksgiving dinner at the Coogans.

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What is an example of a simile from the book?

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'Abby boiled like a forgotten pot on the stove' is a simile.

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Why did Penn and Jane get kicked off of cheerleading?

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They got kicked off because they missed practices and games.

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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'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does personification mean?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is the main theme of 'Crash'?

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The main theme of 'Crash' is about friendship, competition, and personal growth.