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What is a simile?
What is a simile?
- An exaggeration for emphasis
- A phrase that describes an object in a useful way
- A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'
- A figure of speech that involves an explicit comparison (correct)
What does the simile 'like color spilled from a paintbox' suggest?
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?
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'?
What type of figurative language is used in 'tall water grasses whispering away from its sides'?
What does the phrase 'Winnie almost jumped when the bullfrog spoke again' exemplify?
What does the phrase 'Winnie almost jumped when the bullfrog spoke again' exemplify?
What does the metaphor 'the silver notes were pure and clear and lovely' convey?
What does the metaphor 'the silver notes were pure and clear and lovely' convey?
What is the meaning of the term 'willy-nilly'?
What is the meaning of the term 'willy-nilly'?
In the metaphor 'it's a wheel, Winnie. Everything's a wheel', what concept is implied?
In the metaphor 'it's a wheel, Winnie. Everything's a wheel', what concept is implied?
What does the simile 'just go out, like the flame of a candle' imply?
What does the simile 'just go out, like the flame of a candle' imply?
What is conveyed by the metaphor 'the rotting branches of a fallen tree that thrust thick fingers into the water'?
What is conveyed by the metaphor 'the rotting branches of a fallen tree that thrust thick fingers into the water'?
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Figurative Language in Tuck Everlasting
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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.
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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.
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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.
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