Q2 Spiral Grammar Review

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'her', 'his', and 'our'.

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence.

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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, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does the pronoun 'her' refer to in a sentence?

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The pronoun 'her' refers to a female person or animal that has been mentioned before.

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What does the pronoun 'our' indicate?

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The pronoun 'our' indicates possession and refers to something belonging to the speaker and at least one other person.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, making writing more engaging.

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What is an example of a sentence using a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun'.