Wish Tree (TMS) Chpt. 1 - 15

Front

What is Samar's wish?

Back

Samar wishes for a friend, specifically the boy who lives next door.

Front

What type of figurative language is "Her breath was a frosty veil"?

Back

Metaphor: A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

Front

What type of figurative language is "sometimes I feel like an apartment complex"?

Back

Simile: A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What effect does the band practicing in the garage have on Bongo the crow?

Back

Bongo sits on the roof.

Front

Which word best completes the sentence: It is difficult for __________ to get up in front of crowds?

Back

Introverts: People who tend to be more reserved and enjoy solitary activities.

Front

Define 'metaphor'.

Back

A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Define 'simile'.

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is personification?

Back

A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

Front

What does 'figurative language' mean?

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.