Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 Flashcard

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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, 'as quiet as a mouse'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He is a monster when he doesn't get his way'.

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What is personification?

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

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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What does it mean for words to rhyme?

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Words rhyme when they have the same ending sound. For example, 'chart' and 'heart' rhyme.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes are used to create vivid imagery and make comparisons that help readers understand and visualize concepts better.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors are used to create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by comparing two unlike things.

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Can a poem be a haiku if it has more than three lines?

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No, a haiku must have exactly three lines.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The flowers danced in the breeze'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.