Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 Flashcard

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What does it mean to be descriptive?

Back

To describe something in detail.

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Mary is as quiet as a mouse.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'You are an angel.'

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What is the opposite of 'outstretched'?

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Closed.

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What does 'as slow as a snail' mean?

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It is a simile that describes someone moving very slowly.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and comparisons that enhance understanding.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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To convey deeper meanings and connections between different ideas.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To give details about something.