4th Grade Wonders U2 W5 Vocab

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What does 'brittle' mean?

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Brittle means easily broken or fragile. For example, 'The brittle glass shattered when it fell.'

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What is meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic pattern of syllables in a line of poetry. It helps create a musical quality in the poem.

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What is a synonym for 'original'?

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A synonym for 'original' is 'creative.' It refers to something that is unique or new.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of words, often used in poetry. For example, 'cat' and 'hat' rhyme.

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What is descriptive language?

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Descriptive language uses vivid details to create a picture in the reader's mind. For example, 'The sky was a brilliant shade of blue.'

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What does 'outstretched' mean?

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Outstretched means extended or spread out. For example, 'He held out his outstretched arms to welcome her.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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

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What is an example of a metaphor in literature?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The world is a stage,' suggesting life is like a performance.