Section 1 Out of the Dust Winter 1934

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What is the significance of the phrase '70 days' in the context of 'Out of the Dust Winter 1934'?

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It indicates the duration since the last rain, highlighting the severity of the drought.

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What type of figurative language is represented by the phrase 'I put my foot in my mouth'?

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Idiom - it means to say something embarrassing or inappropriate.

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What does the metaphor 'The cupcake was a cavity waiting to invade my mouth' imply?

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It suggests that the cupcake is so tempting that it will lead to dental problems.

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True or False: The killing of the rabbits was justified in 'Out of the Dust Winter 1934'.

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False - it suggests that there was no valid reason for the act.

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What type of figurative language is used in 'The snow was as white as a cloud'?

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Simile - it compares the whiteness of snow to that of a cloud using 'as'.

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Define 'metaphor'.

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.

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What is 'personification'?

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

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.' - compares a smile to sunshine using 'like'.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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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 using idioms in language?

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Idioms add color and depth to language, conveying meanings in a more engaging way.