The Story of an Eyewitness by Jack London

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What does the term 'disrupted' mean?

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To break apart or interrupt the normal flow or process.

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Why might an author choose the word 'conflagration' instead of 'fire'?

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To create a vivid image of a large and destructive fire.

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What does 'diction' refer to in literature?

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An author's choice and arrangement of words.

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What is 'debris'?

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The remains of something that has been destroyed.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of figurative language in writing?

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It enhances the meaning and adds depth to the text by creating vivid images and emotions.

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What does 'hysteria' mean?

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An uncontrollable emotional state, often characterized by extreme excitement or anxiety.