One for the Murphys Flashcard

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Who is the protagonist of the novel 'One for the Murphys'?

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Carley

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What literary technique is used when Carley describes her life as a 'rollercoaster of emotions'?

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Metaphor

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What does Carley mean when she refers to her new school as 'a jungle'?

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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Where is the setting of the story 'One for the Murphys'?

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Connecticut

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What literary technique is illustrated by Carley's memory of the broken vase?

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Metaphor

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Define 'metaphor'.

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

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Provide an example of personification.

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Giving human traits to non-human things, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.