Lightning Thief Chapters 2 and 3 Review

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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, 'Her smile is as warm as a quilt.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Mrs. Dodds was a sand castle in a power fan.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'But the ocean seemed to have forgotten.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, enhancing the reader's experience.

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What can Percy hear across the four lanes of traffic?

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Percy could hear 'The snipping of yarn'.

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How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Give an example of personification from literature.

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What effect does using similes have on writing?

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Similes create vivid imagery and help readers relate to the emotions or characteristics being described.

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Identify a common use of onomatopoeia in literature.

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Onomatopoeia is often used in comic books, such as 'Pow!' or 'Bang!' to convey sound effects.