Love at First Sight (Context clues, Main Idea, Figures of Speech

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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Why do authors use details like sunsets in stories?

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To convey emotions or changes in a character's perspective.

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What does the word 'destitute' mean?

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Poor; lacking the basic necessities of life.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the purpose of using figures of speech in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more engaging way.

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What does it mean to use context clues?

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Using surrounding text to help understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase.