English Semester 1 '24

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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, 'His fingers were icicles' compares fingers to icicles.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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 a fairy tale?

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A fairy tale is a type of traditional literature that often features magical beings, fantastical events, and moral lessons. Examples include 'Cinderella' and 'The Three Little Pigs'.

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What is realistic fiction?

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Realistic fiction is a genre of literature that tells stories that could happen in real life, featuring believable characters and events.

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What is nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a genre of literature that presents factual information, such as biographies, history books, and textbooks.

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What is fantasy?

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Fantasy is a genre of literature that includes magical elements, mythical creatures, and imaginary worlds, such as 'Harry Potter'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run', 'jump', and 'is'.

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What is an informational text?

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An informational text is a type of nonfiction writing that provides factual information about a specific topic, such as a science textbook.

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What is a genre?

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A genre is a category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. Examples include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama.