Quarter 2 Review

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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, such as in 'Max's marvelous muffins.'

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What does hyperbole mean?

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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 a hook in writing?

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A hook is an engaging opening sentence or question in an introduction that captures the reader's attention.

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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 by stating one is the other, such as 'The lake was a golden mirror.'

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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,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used in poetry.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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The introduction sets the stage for the essay, providing background information and presenting the main argument or thesis.

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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 compares two things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'