Unit 2 Week 5 Vocabulary Words

Front

What does the term 'descriptive' mean in writing?

Back

Providing a picture in words.

Front

Define 'meter' in the context of poetry.

Back

Pattern of syllables in a line of poetry.

Front

What is the meaning of 'creative'?

Back

Having the power to do something in a new or imaginative way.

Front

What does 'brittle' refer to?

Back

Very easily broken.

Front

Explain what a 'simile' is.

Back

A comparison made using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the purpose of descriptive language in writing?

Back

To create vivid images and enhance the reader's experience.

Front

How does meter affect the rhythm of a poem?

Back

It establishes a pattern that creates a musical quality and flow.

Front

What are some characteristics of creative thinking?

Back

Originality, flexibility, and the ability to see connections between ideas.

Front

In what contexts might something be described as brittle?

Back

Materials like glass or certain types of plastic that break easily.

Front

Can you give an example of a simile?

Back

'Her smile was like sunshine.'