Test 1: Mood/Tone, Authors Purpose, Simile, Hyperbole

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What does the hyperbole 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' mean?

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It means the person is very hungry, not that they would actually eat a horse.

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude or feelings towards the subject matter or audience.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, affecting how the reader feels.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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'.