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simile

Compares two unlike things using “like” or “as”

Compares the unknown to the known so the reader can imagine the image or concept in their mind

“His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.”

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“Split his face like a cracked mirror”

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“It was as though a pair of invisible hands had simply ripped his

weapon away.”

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“She swims like a dolphin.”

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In the movie, “Independence Day,” alien ships ________over major cities around the world, waiting to strike.

The woman ________ over her daughter’s shoulder whenever she chatted on the internet with anyone.

Syn: linger, float, loom (over)

Ant: soar

Definition: (v) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth over or around

hover

The huge car started to hover, when we went outside.

“The _______ worker caused the entire project to fall behind schedule.” (adj.)

“Tour guides often have to urge ________ to keep up with the rest of the group.” (noun)

Syn: (n) slowpoke, straggler, (a) sluggish, lazy

Ant: (n) early bird (a) swift, speedy

Definition: (n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind

(a) Falling behind; slow to move or act

(describing a person or thing)

laggard(noun)

Underneath the images, write a compound-complex sentence with the word “laggard.”

Please underline the word.

laggard(adjective)

Underneath the images, write a compound-complex sentence with the word “laggard.”

Please underline the word.

“Several students plan to _________on a History Fair project about the American Revolution.”

Syn: (team up, join forces)

Ant: work alone

Definition: to work together

collaborate(verb)

Underneath the images, write a compound-complex sentence with the word “collaborate.”

Please underline the word.

imagery

Definition: Vivid description that appeals to one or more of the five senses.“Her hair was so red that it appeared to be on fire from a distance.”“The deafening roar of the freight train drowned out her voice.” (hearing/sound)“The foul stench rising from the boy’s shoes reminded me of a pile of dead fish.” (smell)