Amplify Treasure Island - Chapter 2

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, saying 'the silvery moon peeped out' gives the moon a human action.

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How did the fight save Jim and his mother?

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The fight distracted Pew and his men, giving Jim and his mother time to escape.

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Why were Pew and his men searching for Jim Hawkins?

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They were searching for Jim because he had Flint's map, which led to treasure.

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What did Dr. Livesay want to keep secret?

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Dr. Livesay wanted to keep the discovery of Flint's map a secret to prevent Pew's men from coming after it.

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Who is the blind man in the story?

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The blind man's name is Pew.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What does it mean to 'peep out'?

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To 'peep out' means to appear or emerge slightly from a hidden or covered position.

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing, such as imagery, symbolism, or personification.

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Why is it important for Jim to keep the map a secret?

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It is important for Jim to keep the map a secret to protect himself and his mother from danger.

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What does it mean to 'quarrel'?

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To 'quarrel' means to have an angry argument or disagreement.