ELA

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What does it mean when someone says, "It's a piece of cake"?

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It means something is easy.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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Why do authors use idioms?

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Authors use idioms to make their writing more interesting.

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What does the term "couch potato" refer to?

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A couch potato is a person who likes to sit and watch TV on the couch.

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What does it mean to say, "It's raining cats and dogs"?

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It means it's raining very heavily.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human characteristics to non-human things.

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What does the phrase "break a leg" mean?

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It means good luck, especially before a performance.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to 'hit the books'?

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It means to study hard.