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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'You're as cuddly as a cactus.'

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What does the idiom 'skating on thin ice' mean?

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It means to be in a risky situation.

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What does the idiom 'snowed in' mean?

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It means to be trapped somewhere because of too much snow.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a text feature that provides definitions of important vocabulary words.

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What is the meaning of 'to give someone permission to do something'?

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It means to allow someone to do something.