The Outsiders

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, which is not elaborated on in detail.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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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'.

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Identify an example of hyperbole from 'The Outsiders'.

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An example of hyperbole is 'Dally handed me a shirt about sixty-million sizes too big.'

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Identify an example of personification from 'The Outsiders'.

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An example of personification is 'It about swallowed me.' referring to a shirt.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in literature?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, emphasizing emotions, and conveying deeper meanings.

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How does allusion contribute to the themes in 'The Outsiders'?

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Allusion can deepen the reader's understanding of characters and themes by connecting them to broader cultural or historical contexts.

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What effect does hyperbole have on the reader?

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Hyperbole creates a dramatic effect, emphasizes a point, and can add humor or intensity to the narrative.