Unit 2 Week 5 Vocab

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What does the word 'brittle' mean?

Back

Brittle means something that is hard but easily broken or shattered.

Front

What does 'creative' mean in the context of making flower arrangements?

Back

Creative means using imagination or original ideas to make something new or unique.

Front

What does 'descriptive' mean when talking about a talk or speech?

Back

Descriptive means providing a lot of details to help the audience visualize or understand the topic better.

Front

What does 'outstretched' mean when referring to wings?

Back

Outstretched means extended or spread out, like wings that are fully open.

Front

What are metaphors?

Back

Metaphors are figures of speech that compare two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What are similes?

Back

Similes are figures of speech that compare two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Give an example of a metaphor.

Back

Time is a thief.

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

Her smile was like sunshine.

Front

What is the purpose of figurative language?

Back

Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

Front

What does it mean to glide?

Back

To glide means to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air.