Hatchet Chapter 17

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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, 'He was as brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different 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 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 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 does it mean to have a campfire?

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A campfire is a fire used for cooking or warmth while camping. It is often a gathering place for storytelling and socializing.

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What is a raft?

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A raft is a flat structure for support or transportation over water, often made of logs or inflatable materials.

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What does it mean when something is described as 'wrinkled as a prune'?

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This is a simile that means something is very wrinkled or aged, comparing it to the appearance of a prune.

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What challenges did Brian face while getting the raft to the plane?

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Brian faced challenges such as strong winds and branches in the water that made it difficult to navigate.

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What happened to Brian's campsite after the tornado?

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After the tornado, most of the logs that made up Brian's shelter wall were nearby, with one section still intact.