Unit 2 Week 5 - Wonders - The Inventor Thinks Up Helicopters

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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, 'as light as a feather'.

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What is a limerick?

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A limerick is a type of poem that has five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances the meaning and imagery of a poem, making it more vivid and engaging.

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What does it mean to compare something in poetry?

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To compare means to show how two things are similar, often to help the reader understand one thing better by relating it to another.

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What is the main theme of 'The Inventor Thinks Up Helicopters'?

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The main theme is about creativity and invention, particularly how helicopters are inspired by nature.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'hiss'.

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What is the significance of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality to poetry, making it more enjoyable to read and listen to.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting they are the same.

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What is the role of an engine in a helicopter?

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The engine provides the power needed for the helicopter to lift off the ground and fly.