Forward Review 2023

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What is a metaphor?

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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 an idiom?

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A commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words.

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What does first person point of view mean?

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The story is told from the perspective of a character who is part of the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does third person omniscient point of view mean?

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The author knows and can describe the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is the difference between metaphor and simile?

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A metaphor states one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Can you give an example of an idiom?

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'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does it mean when a story is told in the third person limited point of view?

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The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.