Tuck Everlasting Context Clues & Figurative Language

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What is the theme of the phrase 'Stone Walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage'?

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Living a full life on the circle of life is a true blessing.

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What does the figurative language 'DROPPING HIM LIKE A TREE' mean?

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It shows how hard and fast the man fell to the ground.

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What type of figurative language is 'DROPPING HIM LIKE A TREE'?

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Simile.

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What does the figurative language 'AS IF SHE WERE AN EGG' suggest about the Fosters' behavior towards Winnie?

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It explains that the Fosters were cautious with their decisions about Winnie now that she was home.

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What does the phrase 'A DRAGONFLY, A BRILLIANT JEWEL' help the reader visualize?

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It helps the reader see how bright and shiny the wings of the insect are.

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Define figurative language.

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

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What is a simile?

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

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in literature?

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To create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.