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. “His legs moved as fast as a
running Greyhound.”
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5. “He jumped as high as a Tree
Frog.”
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6. “The Mako Shark swam as
fast as a Speed Boat.”
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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
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.

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

11. 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.”

12. 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.

13. Imagery
Definition: vivid description that appeals to one or more
of the 5 senses
“Her hair was so red that it appeared to be on fire from
a distance.” (sight)
“The deafening roar of the freight train drowned out her
voice.”(hearing/sound)
“The foul stench rising from the the boy’s shoes
reminded me of a pile of dead fish.”(smell)

14. 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.