Ashes of Roses ch 4

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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, 'as brave as a lion'.

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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 diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing. It can convey tone and meaning.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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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. 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 literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Why did Margaret Rose not want to be called both names?

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Margaret Rose did not want to share a name with her Ma and wanted her own name.

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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 the significance of the phrase 'shot from a cannon' in the context of the story?

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The phrase 'shot from a cannon' is a simile that emphasizes the suddenness and excitement of the characters' reaction.

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What does the term 'bundled up' imply in the context of the story?

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'Bundled up' implies that the characters are dressed warmly, suggesting a cold environment.