Lightning Thief Chapter 18

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Provide an example of hyperbole from literature.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What are the three divisions of the Underworld in Greek mythology?

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The three divisions of the Underworld are the Fields of Elysium, the Asphodel fields, and eternal torture.

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What is the Fields of Elysium?

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The Fields of Elysium is a paradise in the Underworld where heroes and the virtuous are rewarded after death.

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What are the Asphodel fields?

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The Asphodel fields are a neutral area in the Underworld where ordinary souls reside.

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What does eternal torture refer to in the Underworld?

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Eternal torture refers to the punishment of souls who committed grave sins during their lives.

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Where is the entrance to the Underworld in 'The Lightning Thief'?

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The entrance to the Underworld in 'The Lightning Thief' is located at DOA Recording Studios.

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What is the significance of DOA Recording Studios in the story?

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DOA Recording Studios serves as a gateway to the Underworld, linking the mortal world to the realm of the dead.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'cold stare behind his glasses'?

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The phrase uses personification, attributing human qualities to the stare.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.