The Westing Game Chapters 1-4
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What genre is The Westing Game?
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Drama
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Adventure
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Mystery
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Thriller
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This quiz assesses understanding of the initial chapters of 'The Westing Game', focusing on mood, narrative perspective, figurative language, genre, character differences, and idiomatic expressions. It's designed to enhance literary analysis skills and deepen comprehension of this mystery novel.
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Mysteries often begin with a...
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Major disaster
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A birthday party
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Crime or murder
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A loud noise
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A. Crime or murderExplanation
Mysteries often begin with a crime or murder because these events create intrigue and a sense of urgency to uncover the truth. Crimes and murders involve a violation of societal norms and often leave behind clues and motives that need to be unraveled. They introduce a sense of danger and suspense, making them a compelling starting point for a mystery story. Additionally, the investigation of a crime or murder allows for the introduction of various characters, each with their own motives and secrets, adding complexity and depth to the narrative.Rate this question:
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Which word best describes the mood of Chapters 1-4?
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Joyful
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Suspenseful
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Merry
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Sorrowful
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A. SuspensefulExplanation
The word "suspenseful" best describes the mood of Chapters 1-4. This suggests that there is a sense of tension, anticipation, and uncertainty in these chapters, keeping the reader engaged and curious about what will happen next. The author likely uses suspenseful elements such as cliffhangers or mysterious events to create an atmosphere of excitement and intrigue.Rate this question:
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How is Chris Theodorakis different from most boys?
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He runs track.
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He wants to be a writer.
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He doesn't go outside his apartment.
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He kicks people in the shin when they touch his hair.
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A. He doesn't go outside his apartment.Explanation
Chris Theodorakis is different from most boys because he doesn't go outside his apartment. This sets him apart as most boys typically engage in outdoor activities or spend time outside their homes. This characteristic suggests that Chris may have a more introverted or homebound lifestyle compared to his peers.Rate this question:
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Which word best describes Turtle in Chapters 3-4?
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Daring
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Anxious
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Bossy
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Logical
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A. DaringExplanation
In Chapters 3-4, Turtle's actions and behavior show that she is daring. She takes risks and is not afraid to challenge authority or try new things. She displays bravery and fearlessness throughout these chapters, which aligns with the word "daring".Rate this question:
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Choose the correct definition of tenants.
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Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell
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To try to solve a problem; to deal with a problem
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Not having enough of something for comfort or happiness
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Someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord
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A. Someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlordExplanation
The correct definition of "tenants" is someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord. This person is not the owner of the property, but rather pays rent to live in it.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct definition of putrid.
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Someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord
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Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell
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To try to solve a problem; to deal with a problem
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Not having enough of something for comfort or happiness
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A. Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smellExplanation
Putrid is defined as something that is decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell. This means that the object or substance in question has undergone decomposition and emits a foul odor.Rate this question:
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What is the setting of the story?
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Sunset Towers in New York
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A train station in Toronto
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A magical castle called Hogwarts
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An apartment building on the shore of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin
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A. An apartment building on the shore of Lake Michigan in WisconsinExplanation
The correct answer is "An apartment building on the shore of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin." This is the setting of the story because it specifies the location where the events take place. The mention of an apartment building on the shore of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin gives a clear image of the setting and helps situate the story geographically.Rate this question:
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What literary device is being used in this line? "No one ever notices Sydelle Pulaski," she muttered, "but now they will. Now they will."
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Flashback
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Foreshadowing
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Onomatopoeia
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Simile
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A. ForeshadowingExplanation
The correct answer is foreshadowing. In this line, the character is expressing that no one pays attention to Sydelle Pulaski, but now they will. This suggests that something significant is going to happen to Sydelle that will make others notice her. This creates anticipation and hints at future events, which is characteristic of foreshadowing.Rate this question:
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Who is the character that is religious?
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Angela
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Grace
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Sydelle
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Crow
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A. CrowExplanation
Crow is the character that is religious. This can be inferred from the given options as Angela, Grace, and Sydelle are not mentioned to be religious. Therefore, the correct answer is Crow.Rate this question:
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Define repetition.
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A comparison between unlike things that uses like, as, or than; ex. He ran like a fox.
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Words that imitate sounds; ex. thump
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The repetition of a word or phrase to stress something of importance; ex. Stop, stop, stop!
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A comparison between unlike things that does NOT use like or as; ex. He is a lion on the football field!
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A. The repetition of a word or phrase to stress something of importance; ex. Stop, stop, stop!Explanation
Repetition is defined as the act of repeating a word or phrase multiple times in order to emphasize or stress its importance. This can be seen in the example given, "Stop, stop, stop!" where the word "stop" is repeated three times to convey a sense of urgency or significance.Rate this question:
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What is the idiom from this line? "One fella ran out crazy-like, screaming his head off. He never stopped screaming 'til he hit the rocks at the bottom of the cliff."
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Screaming his head off
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Ran out crazy-like
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Bottom of the cliff
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Never stopped screaming
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A. Screaming his head offExplanation
The idiom from this line is "screaming his head off." This phrase is used to describe someone who is screaming loudly and uncontrollably. It emphasizes the intensity and volume of the person's screams.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct definition of meager.
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Not having enough of something for comfort or happiness
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To try to solve a problem; to deal with a problem
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Someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord
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Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell
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A. Not having enough of something for comfort or happinessExplanation
Meager means lacking in quantity or quality, insufficient or inadequate. It refers to a situation where there is not enough of something for comfort or happiness. This can be applied to various contexts such as food, resources, or wealth. It indicates a scarcity or insufficiency that prevents one from experiencing contentment or satisfaction.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct definition of grapple.
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Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell
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To try to solve a problem; to deal with a problem
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Not having enough of something for comfort or happiness
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Someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord
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A. To try to solve a problem; to deal with a problemExplanation
The word "grapple" means to try to solve or deal with a problem. This definition implies that when someone grapples with a problem, they are actively trying to find a solution or handle the issue at hand.Rate this question:
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Which character could be described as uppity and full of herself?
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Flora Baumbach
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Grace Wexler
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Angela Wexler
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Sydelle Pulaski
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A. Grace WexlerExplanation
Grace Wexler could be described as uppity and full of herself because she is portrayed as a snobby and arrogant character throughout the story. She often looks down on others and acts superior, displaying a sense of entitlement. Her behavior and attitude suggest that she thinks highly of herself and believes she is better than those around her.Rate this question:
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Define metaphor.
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A comparison between unlike things that uses like, as, or than; ex. He ran like a fox.
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Words that imitate sounds; ex. thump
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The repetition of a word or phrase to stress something of importance; ex. Stop, stop, stop!
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A comparison between unlike things that does NOT use like or as; ex. He is a lion on the football field!
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A. A comparison between unlike things that does NOT use like or as; ex. He is a lion on the football field!Explanation
Metaphor is a figure of speech that involves a comparison between two unlike things, without using the words "like" or "as". It is a way of describing something by referring to it as something else. In the given example, "He is a lion on the football field!", the person is being compared to a lion, suggesting that they possess qualities such as strength, bravery, or ferocity. This comparison helps to create a vivid and imaginative image in the reader's mind.Rate this question:
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Which event happened first in the story?
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Sydelle Pulaski came home with six cans of enamel, paint thinner, and brushes plus four wooden crutches.
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Angela tries on her wedding dress.
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Theo told Chris a story.
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Mr. Hoo tells Doug to do his homework.
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A. Angela tries on her wedding dress.Explanation
In the given options, the event of Angela trying on her wedding dress is the only one that is directly mentioned as happening. The other events are mentioned but do not specify when they occurred in relation to each other or to Angela trying on her wedding dress. Therefore, based on the information provided, we can infer that Angela trying on her wedding dress happened before the other events.Rate this question:
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What type of figurative language is used in this line? At last slow morning crept up the cliff, and raised the Westing House, the house of whispers, the house of death.
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Simile
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Repetition
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Hyperbole
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Personification
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A. PersonificationExplanation
The correct answer is personification. Personification is a type of figurative language where human characteristics are given to non-human objects or ideas. In this line, the morning is described as "slow" and it is said to "creep up the cliff" and "raise" the Westing House. These actions are typically associated with humans, giving the morning and the house human-like qualities.Rate this question:
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Define personification.
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A comparison between unlike things that uses like, as, or than; ex. He ran like a fox.
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When an author gives human characteristics to something that is not human; ex. the wind whispered
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A phrase that means something other than what the words in it mean; ex. raining cats and dogs
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The repetition of a beginning consonant sound throughout a line or passage; ex. Peter Piper picked a pepper.
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A. When an author gives human characteristics to something that is not human; ex. the wind whisperedExplanation
Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to something that is not human. It is when an author gives human qualities or actions to inanimate objects, animals, or abstract ideas. For example, when the wind is described as "whispering," it is personified because whispering is a human action. This technique is used to make the non-human entity more relatable or to evoke certain emotions in the reader.Rate this question:
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Define simile.
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A comparison between unlike things that uses like, as, or than; ex. He ran like a fox.
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Words that imitate sounds; ex. thump
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The repetition of a word or phrase to stress something of importance; ex. Stop, stop, stop!
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A comparison between unlike things that does NOT use like or as; ex. He is a lion on the football field!
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A. A comparison between unlike things that uses like, as, or than; ex. He ran like a fox.Explanation
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like," "as," or "than." It is a way of making a comparison that helps the reader or listener understand something by relating it to something else. In this case, the example "He ran like a fox" illustrates a simile because it compares the way he ran to the agility and speed of a fox.Rate this question:
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Define idiom.
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A phrase that means something other than what the words in it mean; ex. raining cats and dogs
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When an author gives human characteristics to something that is not human; ex. the wind whispered
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The repetition of a beginning consonant sound throughout a line or passage; ex. Peter Piper picked a pepper.
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A comparison between unlike things that uses like, as, or than; ex. He ran like a fox.
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A. A phrase that means something other than what the words in it mean; ex. raining cats and dogsExplanation
An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. It is a form of expression that cannot be understood by simply interpreting the individual words. The example "raining cats and dogs" is an idiom because it does not literally mean that animals are falling from the sky, but rather it signifies heavy rainfall. Idioms are commonly used in everyday language and add color and depth to communication.Rate this question:
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What type of figurative language does this line contain? They faced north, gaping like statues cast in the moment of discovery.
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Personification
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Metaphor
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Simile
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Alliteration
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A. SimileExplanation
The line "They faced north, gaping like statues cast in the moment of discovery" contains a simile. This is because it uses the word "like" to directly compare the action of "gaping" to the action of "statues cast in the moment of discovery." The comparison is made to emphasize the similarity in their appearance or behavior.Rate this question:
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Define onomatopoeia.
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The repetition of a word or phrase to stress something of importance; ex. Stop, stop, stop!
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A comparison between unlike things that uses like, as, or than; ex. He ran like a fox.
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Words that imitate sounds; ex. thump
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A comparison between unlike things that does NOT use like or as; ex. He is a lion on the football field!
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A. Words that imitate sounds; ex. thumpExplanation
Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they represent. It is a literary device used to create a vivid and sensory experience for the reader. In the given example, "thump" is an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound of a heavy object hitting a surface. Onomatopoeia is commonly used in poetry, storytelling, and comic books to bring the text to life and engage the reader's imagination.Rate this question:
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The Westing Game is told from which point of view?
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1st person through Turtle
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3rd person omniscient narrator
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3rd person limited to Turtle
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3rd person switching from the perspective of one character to another
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A. 3rd person omniscient narratorExplanation
The correct answer is 3rd person omniscient narrator. This means that the story is told by an outside narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters. This is supported by the fact that the story switches between different characters' perspectives throughout the book, giving the reader insight into their inner thoughts and motivations.Rate this question:
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Define alliteration.
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A comparison between unlike things that uses like, as, or than; ex. He ran like a fox.
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When an author gives human characteristics to something that is not human; ex. the wind whispered
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A phrase that means something other than what the words in it mean; ex. raining cats and dogs
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The repetition of a beginning consonant sound throughout a line or passage; ex. Peter Piper picked a pepper.
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A. The repetition of a beginning consonant sound throughout a line or passage; ex. Peter Piper picked a pepper.Explanation
Alliteration is the repetition of a beginning consonant sound throughout a line or passage. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to create rhythm, emphasize certain words or phrases, and enhance the overall musicality of the text. An example of alliteration is the famous tongue twister "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," where the repetition of the "p" sound creates a pleasing and memorable effect.Rate this question:
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