Middle School...Chapters 1-4

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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 a hyperbole?

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A 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 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 an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does 'popular' mean?

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'Popular' means liked or admired by many people.

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Who is Rafe's teacher known as the 'Dragon Lady'?

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Rafe's teacher, Ms. Donatello, is known as the 'Dragon Lady'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more creative and impactful way.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is the effect of hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole creates emphasis and can add humor or drama to a statement.

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What does it mean to reread a text?

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To reread a text means to read it again to gain a better understanding or to notice details you may have missed.