Love That Dog Flashcard

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What is the name of Jack's teacher?

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Miss Stretchberry

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What did Jack think about poetry at the beginning of the year?

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Boys don't write poetry.

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What is a figure of speech where the author uses the same word or phrase over and over again?

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repetition

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What is a figure of speech that makes something seem larger or more important than it really is, an exaggeration?

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hyperbole

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What does Jack think about Robert Frost?

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Jack thinks he has too much time on his hands.

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Jack's feelings toward Sky?

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He was sad and missed Sky very much.

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The following is an example of what type of figurative language: "The tree tops sway side-to-side against the Carolina blue sky."

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imagery and rhyme

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What does Jack say anyone can do to write poetry?

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write short lines.

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What type of figurative language is: "The city lights were fireflies twinkling in the night."?

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metaphor

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What was an inspiring moment for Jack based on the book?

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Mr. Walter Dean Myers visited Jack's classroom.