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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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“He was as scared as a lizard”.

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“She was as tall as a giant”.

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“She was as pretty as a Nicki Minaj”.

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In the movie, “Independence Day,” alien ships ______ 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

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)

Laggard

“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)

Collaborate

imageryDefinition: The formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things.

“Her hair was so red that it appeared to be on fire from a distance.”“The defeating roar of the freight train drowned out her voice.” (hearing/sound)“The foul stench rising from the boy’s shoes reminded me of pile of dead fish.” (smell)

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.