Watsons go to Birmingham - Figurative Language Chapters 6-10

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', stating that one thing is another.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement 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 figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What does it mean when something is described as 'deformed'?

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'Deformed' means having a physical abnormality or being misshapen.

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What does 'wobbling like Jell-O' imply about Kenny's legs?

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It implies that Kenny's legs are weak and unstable.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Can you give an example of a simile from 'Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

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An example is: 'Kenny's legs started wobbling like his knees were made out of Jell-O.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor states that one thing is another without those words.

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What does it mean to say something is 'a million times'?

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This is an example of hyperbole, meaning it has been said many times, but not literally a million.