John Henry

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What do we learn about John Henry when he picks up a second hammer to win the contest?

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He never gives up.

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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.' For example, 'He runs like the wind.'

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What is the THEME of John Henry?

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To be brave.

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What does it mean when John Henry's hammers sounded like ten thousand hammers?

Back

He is hitting his hammers so hard and fast that the sound gets louder and louder.

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What did John Henry's wife Lucy do for work?

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She was a steel driver.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What does it mean to be brave?

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To be brave means to face fears or challenges with courage.

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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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the significance of John Henry's story?

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John Henry's story symbolizes the struggle against machines and the importance of human strength and determination.

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