Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 Vocabulary

Front

What is a rhyme?

Back

A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, typically at the end of lines in poems or songs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does 'outstretched' mean?

Back

Outstretched means extended to full length.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.2.3

Front

What does 'brittle' mean?

Back

Brittle means easily broken or fragile.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things by stating that one thing is another.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

Back

Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.L.3.5A

Front

Can you give an example of a simile?

Back

An example of a simile is 'as brave as a lion'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Can you give an example of a metaphor?

Back

An example of a metaphor is 'time is a thief'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4