A Kidnapped Santa - Part 2

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification from literature.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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What is a bower in gardening?

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A shady, leafy shelter or arbor made of climbing plants.

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What does repentance mean?

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To have sincere regret or remorse for one's actions.

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What does it mean to fortify something?

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To strengthen or secure it, often by adding support or protection.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What is alliteration?

Back

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"She sells sea shells by the sea shore."

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What is a simile?

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