ocean side area for fishing, water activities

was slowly, sneakily, or with a negative attitude

a number of persons grouped or united together for some purpose; group

move with the breeze or to music

Harry admired his sewn-up cut as if it was the best birthday present ever.

Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

But at least in his cave Ben felt safe.

Metaphor: comparing two or more things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"

After the accident, just the sound of a bouncing ball would hit Ben in the chest like a bullet.

Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

It was as though they were rafting on a wild river.

Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

The lamp hit the floor, its lightbulb exploding with a shattering POP.

Onomatopoeia: a word that imitates a sound

But above all the other sounds was a thundering roar, like the earth itself was screaming with fury.

Personification: Giving human qualities to a nonhuman Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "Like" or "as"

The sound hammered into Ben's ears and pounded his brain.

Personification: Giving human qualities to a nonhuman

The tall buildings here were made to sway like blades of grass on a windy day.

Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

The answer came with a BOOM that rose up above the other noises.

Onomatopoeia: a word that imitates a sound

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Chpt 3/4 I Survived

Chpt 3/4 I Survived the Japanese Tsunami 2011

Term	Definition
gash	large cut
craggy	rugged, sharp edges
tinge	a small amount
marina	ocean side area for fishing, water activities
slinked	was slowly, sneakily, or with a negative attitude
yowled	to howl, yell
squadron	a number of persons grouped or united together for some purpose; group
fury	rage, anger
sway	move with the breeze or to music
You must be made of rubber.	Hyperbole: an exaggeration
Dr. Sato was a genius.	Hyperbole: an exaggeration
Harry admired his sewn-up cut as if it was the best birthday present ever.	Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
But at least in his cave Ben felt safe.	Metaphor: comparing two or more things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"
After the accident, just the sound of a bouncing ball would hit Ben in the chest like a bullet.	Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
It was as though they were rafting on a wild river.	Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
The lamp hit the floor, its lightbulb exploding with a shattering POP.	Onomatopoeia: a word that imitates a sound
But above all the other sounds was a thundering roar, like the earth itself was screaming with fury.	Personification: Giving human qualities to a nonhuman Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "Like" or "as"
The sound hammered into Ben's ears and pounded his brain.	Personification: Giving human qualities to a nonhuman
The tall buildings here were made to sway like blades of grass on a windy day.	Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
The answer came with a BOOM that rose up above the other noises.	Onomatopoeia: a word that imitates a sound

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