Walk Two Moons Ch. 39-40 Assignment

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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, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does 'quizzical' mean?

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'Quizzical' means perplexed or confused, often with a hint of curiosity.

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What does 'adoption' refer to?

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'Adoption' refers to the legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relationship between individuals who are not biologically related.

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What does 'rash' mean in the context of actions?

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'Rash' refers to actions taken with disregard for danger or consequences, often impulsively.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which 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 context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can you determine the meaning of a word using context clues?

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You can look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations in the surrounding text that provide hints about the word's meaning.