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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, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader. For example, 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.'

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Who is Max in 'Freak the Mighty'?

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Max is the main character in 'Freak the Mighty', a boy with a learning disability who forms a friendship with Kevin, also known as Freak.

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What role does Freak play in Max's life?

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Freak, or Kevin, encourages Max to embrace his strengths and helps him gain confidence through their adventures together.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, often leading to the resolution.

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What does it mean to 'judge a book by its cover'?

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To 'judge a book by its cover' means to form an opinion about something based solely on its appearance, without understanding its true value.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the significance of Loretta in 'Freak the Mighty'?

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Loretta is a character who plays a crucial role in encouraging Max and helping him escape from dangerous situations.