Chapter 16 Review of Bud Not Buddy

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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, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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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 'wiry' mean?

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'Wiry' means lean and strong, often used to describe someone who is thin but muscular.

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What is hyperbole?

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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 makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the meaning of 'lean'?

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'Lean' means having little fat; thin.

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What is the main character's name in 'Bud, Not Buddy'?

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The main character's name is Bud Caldwell.

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What is the significance of a suitcase in 'Bud, Not Buddy'?

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The suitcase symbolizes Bud's journey and his search for his identity and family.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create a more vivid or imaginative description.