Grammar
Do your homework before watching TV
Imperative
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His new shoes shone bright like a diamond.
Simile
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Starts with the main character doing something
Action
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Where did Castle get the nickname, Ghost?
He gave it to himself
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The track was a monster threatening me as I walked towards it.
Personification
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Plural possessive of child
Children
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Time is money.
Metaphor
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Opens with a conversation between characters
Dialogue
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Who was Ghost surprised to see on the starting line of his first race?
Brandon Simmons
Who said, "If you ever do this again, I promise I’ll make room for you in the trunk."
Coach
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Singular possessive of James
When the teacher was absent, her class was a zoo.
Metaphor
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Opens with a character thinking or reflecting on an event
Reaction
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What happened to Coach's gold medal?
His dad sold it for drugs.
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In Ghost, who said, "Don't make me do this, Terri?"
Ghost's Dad
Can you get me a pencil?
Interrogative
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The ancient clock on the wall groaned as it struck midnight.
Personification
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The final buzzer cut through the gym as I dove parallel to the hardwood, my fingertips brushing the leather of the basketball. I sprinted down the court, weaving past two defenders as the squeak of sneakers echoed in my ears. With three seconds left on the clock, I launched the ball toward the basket and watched it arc through the air
Action
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What was Ghost's punishment after stealing the shoes?
Clean Coach's car and apologize to Tia
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Daily Double!
Tell me all 4 newbies' secrets
Plural possessive of box
Boxes'
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The storm was a raging monster that screamed at our windows all night
Metaphor & Personification
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My jaw dropped and my stomach plummeted as the ball bounced off the rim, sealing our defeat in the final second. I froze in shock, staring at the scoreboard as the realization hit me that we had actually won. A wave of pure adrenaline surged through me, forcing a triumphant yell from my throat before the buzzer even stopped echoing.
Reaction
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What makes Ghost feel faster and more confident?
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Singlular possessive of James
James's
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