Recognize this?

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.”

=
my eyes got wide like a owls
stalking prey

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

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

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

Syn: linger, float, loom (over)

Ant: soar

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.
 hover
FIND A GOOD IMAGE AND PASTE IT HERE. YOU
MAY INSERT MORE THAN ONE IMAGE IF YOU
WOULD LIKE.

Underneath the images, write a compound-complex

sentence with the word “hover.”

Please underline the word.

Definition: (n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind
(a) Falling behind; slow to move or act
(describing a person or thing)

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

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

“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)
 laggard
(noun)
FIND A GOOD IMAGE AND PASTE IT HERE. YOU
MAY INSERT MORE THAN ONE IMAGE IF YOU
WOULD LIKE.

Underneath the images, write a compound-complex

sentence with the word “laggard.”

Please underline the word.

 laggard
(adjective)
FIND A GOOD IMAGE AND PASTE IT HERE. YOU
MAY INSERT MORE THAN ONE IMAGE IF YOU
WOULD LIKE.

Underneath the images, write a compound-complex

sentence with the word “laggard.”

Please underline the word.

Definition: to work together

Syn: (team up, join forces)

Ant: work alone

“Several students plan to collaborate on a History Fair project

about the American Revolution.”
 collaborate
(verb)

FIND A GOOD IMAGE AND PASTE IT HERE. YOU

MAY INSERT MORE THAN ONE IMAGE IF YOU
WOULD LIKE.

Underneath the images, write a compound-complex

sentence with the word “collaborate.”

Please underline the word.

 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
 Proper Adjectives
definition

List five examples- the adjectives should be in

red