The Lightning Thief (Chapter 6)

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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, 'Her freckles were orange, as if somebody had spray-painted her face with liquid Cheetos.'

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What does it mean to be a keeper in the context of Camp Half-Blood?

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A keeper is responsible for bringing a camper safely to Camp Half-Blood. Grover has failed twice at this task.

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What does Percy mean when he thinks, 'The beginnings of an idea—a tiny, hopeful fire—started forming in my mind'?

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He thinks that his mom may still be alive.

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Why was Percy assigned to Cabin 11?

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He was a newcomer and undetermined, meaning his divine parentage had not yet been established.

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What is the significance of the twelve cabins at Camp Half-Blood?

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There is one cabin for each of the 12 Greek gods, representing the different divine parentages of the campers.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to be undetermined at Camp Half-Blood?

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Being undetermined means that a camper's divine parentage has not yet been identified.

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Who is Chiron in 'The Lightning Thief'?

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Chiron is a centaur and the activities director at Camp Half-Blood, known for his wisdom and guidance.