Ghost by Jason Reynolds Make Up Assessment

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"His shoes weighed a ton" is an example of hyperbole.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Words like 'bang', 'sizzle', and 'buzz' are examples of onomatopoeia.

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Who is Sunny in 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds?

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Sunny is one of the track 'newbies' known for having a positive, calm attitude.

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Who is Patty in 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds?

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Patty is one of the track 'newbies' known for being the most outgoing.

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What does Coach Brody do for a living?

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Coach Brody drives a cab to earn money during the day.

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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 like sunshine" is an example of a simile.

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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 unrelated things by stating one is the other.