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What activity do the people upstairs practice?
What activity do the people upstairs practice?
- Yoga
- Swimming
- Ballet (correct)
- Aerobics
What unique feature is mentioned about their living room?
What unique feature is mentioned about their living room?
- It has a dance floor.
- It contains a gym.
- It has a swimming pool.
- It is a bowling alley. (correct)
How do the people upstairs try to entertain their guests?
How do the people upstairs try to entertain their guests?
- By providing karaoke machines.
- By offering Pogo sticks. (correct)
- By setting up a dance floor.
- By organizing treasure hunts.
What is suggested about the parties thrown by the people upstairs?
What is suggested about the parties thrown by the people upstairs?
What would the speaker prefer regarding the people upstairs?
What would the speaker prefer regarding the people upstairs?
Flashcards
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
A literary technique where the author uses exaggerated descriptions to create a humorous effect.
Rhyming Couplets
Rhyming Couplets
A form of poetry with a specific rhyme scheme, usually consisting of rhyming couplets.
Imagery
Imagery
A literary device used to create a vivid image in the reader's mind by using figurative language and sensory details.
Lyric Poem
Lyric Poem
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Study Notes
The People Upstairs
- The upstairs residents practice ballet
- Their living room is a bowling alley
- Their bedroom is used for tours
- Their radio plays louder than others
- They celebrate weekends all through the week
- When showering, the sound reaches the ceilings
- They throw parties, mixing with pogo sticks
- When fun abates, they use roller skates in the bathroom
- The author would appreciate them more if they lived on a different floor
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