Literary Elements

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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'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'His room looked as if a hurricane came through.'

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What is historical fiction?

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Historical fiction is a literary genre that is based on a person or event from history, blending factual history with fictional elements.

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What character trait is revealed when someone is sluggish after studying all night?

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The character trait revealed is 'tired'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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 directly states that one thing is another.

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What is the definition of 3rd person point of view?

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3rd person point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'they', and 'it' to narrate the story.

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What is the definition of 1st person point of view?

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1st person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we' to narrate the story from the perspective of the narrator.

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What is the definition of 2nd person point of view?

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2nd person point of view uses the pronoun 'you' to address the reader directly.

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What is an example of 1st person point of view?

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'I walked to the store and saw my friend.'