1. Recognize this?

2. 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

3. “His teeth were crooked like
a pile of wrecked cars.”
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4. ‘‘Her skin was white as
chalk.’’
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5. ‘‘She smelled like clean
animal fur.’’
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6. ‘’His eye was as big as a
basketball.’’
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7. 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.

8. hover
The hover car flew past the finish line, and won the
race.

9. 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)

10. laggard(noun)
The snail laggard behind the very fast rabbit.

11. laggard (adj)
The laggard worker was late for work.

12. 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.”

13. collaborate
(verb)
The united nations collaborate to keep the world at
peace

14. Imagery
Definition:the formation of mental images,
figures, or likenesses of things, or of such
images collectively:

15. imagery
Example 1: (The roses smelled like
fresh cookies fresh from the bakery)
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16. imagery
Example 2: “The fire from the building
was as bright as te sun”Rick Riordan The
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17. imagery
Example 3: “The beast had horns as sharp as a
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18. Internal Conflict
• A type of conflict where the character
has a conflict in their head about
someone or something.

19. External Conflict
• An external confict is where someone
deals with someone or something
outside of themselves with some type
of action.

20. Proper Adjectives
definition
1. The huge skyway bridge was swaying
back and forth.
2.The cars brakes made a loud eeeeee
when it stoped.
3.The Empire State Building is the
largest buiding in america.
4.The basketball player was so tall he
could touch the rim.
5.The tree was the oldest tree in the