HMH The Secret Garden Flashcard

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What is the best way to combine sentences?

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Using conjunctions like 'so' can help combine sentences effectively.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'so'.

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What does it mean to compare settings in a story?

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Comparing settings involves looking at the differences and similarities between two locations in a story.

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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, often by saying one thing is another.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is the significance of the secret garden in the story?

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The secret garden represents growth, healing, and the discovery of new possibilities.

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What role does the robin play in the story?

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The robin helps Mary discover the entrance to the secret garden.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey, often found in the topic sentence.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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What does it mean for a setting to be familiar?

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A familiar setting is one that is known or recognized by the characters or readers.