Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 Grade 4

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What is a descriptive word?

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A descriptive word is a word that describes or tells about something, such as its qualities or characteristics.

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Which word is not descriptive?

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Sand is not a descriptive word; it is a noun.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other, such as 'Fireflies are lanterns in the sky.'

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What does 'meter' refer to in poetry?

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Meter refers to the rhythmic structure of a poem, which is determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What are syllables?

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Syllables are units of sound in a word, which can be counted to help determine the meter of a poem.

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used in poetry.

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Give an example of a pair of rhyming words.

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Care and bear are an example of a pair of rhyming words.

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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 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is the purpose of descriptive language?

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The purpose of descriptive language is to create vivid images in the reader's mind and to enhance the understanding of the subject.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.