Sailing to America Comprehension

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the main idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What does 'following your dreams' mean?

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It means to pursue what you truly want to achieve in life, even if it is difficult.

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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'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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The ocean was as smooth as glass.

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What is the purpose of an author when writing a story?

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The purpose can be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is an example of figurative language?

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The waves were as big as mountains.

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What is a valuable gift?

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A valuable gift is something that is meaningful or useful to someone.

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What did Nora and Danny receive as a gift?

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They received an old thin blanket.