Questions and Answers
What is a simile?
What does the simile 'like color spilled from a paintbox' suggest?
It suggests vividness and richness in color.
What does the metaphor 'the sun was dropping fast now, a soft red sliding egg yolk' describe?
It describes the sunset.
What type of figurative language is used in 'tall water grasses whispering away from its sides'?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the phrase 'Winnie almost jumped when the bullfrog spoke again' exemplify?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the metaphor 'the silver notes were pure and clear and lovely' convey?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the meaning of the term 'willy-nilly'?
Signup and view all the answers
In the metaphor 'it's a wheel, Winnie. Everything's a wheel', what concept is implied?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the simile 'just go out, like the flame of a candle' imply?
Signup and view all the answers
What is conveyed by the metaphor 'the rotting branches of a fallen tree that thrust thick fingers into the water'?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Figurative Language in Tuck Everlasting
-
Simile: Compares two different things using "like" or "as" to enhance imagery.
- Example: "like color spilled from a paintbox" evokes vivid visual imagery.
- "Just go out, like the flame of a candle" suggests fragility and transience.
- "like rocks beside the road" emphasizes a sense of being stationary and enduring.
- "like pigs to slops" illustrates eagerness and instinctive behavior.
-
Metaphor: Directly states a comparison between two unlike things to provide deeper meaning.
- "The sun was dropping fast now, a soft red sliding egg yolk" conveys the beauty of sunset.
- "a wheel, Winnie. Everything's a wheel" symbolizes the cyclical nature of life.
- "the rotting branches of a fallen tree that thrust thick fingers into the water" personifies nature, blending decay with life.
- "the trees along the banks were slowly losing their dimensions" shows a change in perception and reality.
-
Personification: Attributes human qualities to non-human entities, creating emotional connections.
- "tall water grasses whispering" suggests secrets in the natural world.
- "hosts of tiny insects skittering and skating" brings life to the water's surface.
- "Winnie almost jumped when the bullfrog spoke" creates an element of surprise and engagement with nature.
- "a wood thrush caroled" conveys beauty and joy through nature’s sounds.
Vocabulary
- Willy-nilly: Indicates actions taken without choice or planning, conveying inevitability in circumstances.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the figurative language used in Chapter 12 of 'Tuck Everlasting' with flashcards focusing on similes, metaphors, and personification. This quiz will help you understand key vocabulary and enhance your interpretation skills of the text.
