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. “...with old limbs sticking up
almost like handles.”
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5. “...skip once over the water
as hard as concrete.”
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6. “...upside down in the water
they seemed almost like
another forest.”
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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
In the U.S Navy, they use helicopters to hover over
enemy bases and release soldiers.

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(n)
In the May Day race, Gretchen was a laggard, while
Squeaky took the lead.

11. laggard(a)
While watching TV, the old man did not want to answer
the door for his son, he was laggard.

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)
Before the play, the football team collaborated together
to come up with a play.

14. imagery
Definition: descriptive language that
appeals to one of the scenes, creates
images in the mind of the reader.

15. imagery
Example 1: “The engine was so loud so
roaring and consuming.”

16. imagery
Example 2: “...the sea of green trees.”

17. imagery
Example 3: “...looking out the window
with the roar thundering through his
ears.”

18. Internal Conflict
• a conflict that takes place in the mind
of the character. In Hatchet, Brian
has to decide where to land a crashing
plane.

19. External Conflict
• a conflict that takes place between
people, groups or people and nature.
In Hatchet Brian battles a conflict
between himself and the burning sun.

20. Proper Adjectives
Green trees
English accent
Polish food
French fashion
Catholic priest
Muslim law
Italian boy
Jewish prayer