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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

“She touched his cheek and looked at him as if he were a god.”

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

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“She smelt like a dog.”

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“Bored out of our minds, we eventually found something to

amuse ourselves.”

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

The woman hovered 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

ggg Even though I like to fly in planes, I really wish I can ride in a vehicle that can hover.

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

“Tour guides often have to urge laggards 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)

I watched, as the laggard walked in the 7/11 store.

laggard(adjective)

All the runners were crossing the finish line, except the laggard, who was far behind.

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

Syn: (team up, join forces)

Ant: work alone

Definition: to work together

collaborate(verb)

The coach watched, as the team collaborated a plan.

imagery

Definition:

imagery

Example 1: (can be from pieces we have read or the book you are reading) “ ” from “Title” page

Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.

imagery

Example 2: “ ” from “Title” page Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.

imagery

Example 3: “ ” from “Title” Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.

Internal Conflict

• Definition, example from text and illustration

External Conflict

• Definition, example from text and an illustration