Tuck Everlasting Vocabbulary and Figurative Language

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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, 'The football player ran like a cheetah down the field.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The girl was a kite, floating above the confusion around her.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What does 'tranquil' mean?

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Tranquil means free from disturbance; peaceful.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth and meaning, allowing readers to visualize concepts and emotions.

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What is an example of a simile?

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

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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