CKLA Unit 1 Assessment

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What is a Personal Narrative?

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A Personal Narrative is a story written about oneself, not somebody else.

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What is the definition of personification?

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Personification is when an inanimate or non-living object is given human qualities.

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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'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"She is a cheetah running on the track."

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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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Give an example of a simile.

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"The girl sounded like a screaming hyena when he didn't get his way."

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject or audience.

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What is the purpose of a Personal Narrative?

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To share personal experiences and insights in a storytelling format.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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

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What does it mean to personify an object?

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To give human characteristics to an inanimate object.