Fever 1793 Test Review

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What is the climax (turning point) of the story?

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Grandfather is killed by an intruder in the coffeehouse.

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What is personification?

Back

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is a simile?

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

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Why doesn't Mattie leave Nell at the orphanage?

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The orphanage is overflowing and overrun with children.

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What is the definition of figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in literature?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more relatable and impactful way.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Identify the figurative language: 'A slight breeze danced through the room.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Mother dove across the room like a hungry hawk.'

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Simile.