the central idea or insight revealed in a work of literature
theme
200
causing grief; serious
grievous
200
a wood pile on which a corpse is burned during a funeral ritual
pyre
200
occurrence in a phrase or line of poetry of two or more words having the same initial sound.
alliteration
200
What color is Ms. Meisinger's car?
black
300
an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast
juxtaposition
300
reference to a statement, a person, a place, or an event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, science, or pop culture
allusion
300
any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, or source
tone
300
figurative description or illustration; rhetorical images collectively
imagery
300
Ms. Meisinger just got two new baby pets. Their names are William Shakespeare and Zeus; what kind of animals are they?
two bobtail kittens!
400
sympathizing; pitying
compassionate
400
tendons or connective tissues
sinews
400
disgusting
loathsome
400
state of pain or misery
affliction
400
What is Ms. Meisinger's favorite football team?
Miami Dolphins
500
Ill will; resentment
rancor
500
to advise; to caution
admonish
500
having or showing great warmth of feeling
fervent
500
a person or animal that guards or watches over
sentinel
500
Ms. Meisinger's favorite sport is hockey. Ms. Meisinger has played field hockey and ice hockey since she was 6. What is Ms. Meisinger's favorite ice hockey team?