Boy, Tales of Childhood Final Test

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Who is in the car when it crashes in 'A drive in the motor car'?

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Roald, his mom, and all his siblings.

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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.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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We sprang up and ran for our lives.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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All the men are enemies and small boys are insects.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

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What should you do when you come across a word you don't know while reading?

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Use context clues to try to figure out the meaning.

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True or False: Context clues can help you understand unfamiliar words.

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True.

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What is the best definition of a context clue?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of using idioms in writing?

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Idioms add color and expressiveness to language, making it more engaging.