All Summer in a Day - Review

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What does slackening mean?

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Lessening; slowing down.

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What is an example of figurative language in the sentence: 'They stood as if someone had driven them, like so many stakes, into the floor.'?

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Simile.

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How often does the sun shine in the story?

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2 hours, once every 7 years.

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What does frail mean?

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Weak and easily broken.

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Why do the children dislike Margot?

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She remembers what the sun is like.

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What is the main theme of 'All Summer in a Day'?

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The impact of jealousy and isolation.

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What does the term 'figurative language' refer to?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the significance of the sun in the story?

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It symbolizes hope and happiness, which the children lack.

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What does the word 'dislike' mean?

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To have a feeling of aversion or distaste for someone or something.

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What is the setting of 'All Summer in a Day'?

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A rainy, oppressive planet where the sun shines only once every seven years.