Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy—Comprehension

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting of a story refers to the time and place in which the events occur.

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How can you describe a character's confidence?

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A confident character believes in their abilities and feels self-assured.

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What are whales?

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Whales are large marine mammals that live in oceans and are known for their size and intelligence.

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What does it mean for a trip to be difficult?

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A difficult trip may involve challenges such as bad weather, rough conditions, or emotional stress.

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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'.

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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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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What does it mean to be content?

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To be content means to be satisfied and at peace with what one has.

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What does it mean to feel helpless?

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Feeling helpless means feeling unable to do anything to change a situation.