Winter Study GUIDE

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What does 'denotation' mean?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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What does 'wistfully' mean in the context of emotions?

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Wistfully means with a feeling of sadness or longing.

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What two words are commonly used in a simile to compare things?

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The words 'like' and 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where 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 an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The classroom was a zoo'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine'.