Similes and Metaphors
What specific words do similes use to make comparisons?
"like" or "as"
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Context clues are words and phrases around an unfamiliar word that help you understand it's __________.
meaning
What is a suffix?
A word part added to the end of a base word
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The dictionary is organized in _________ order.
alphabetical
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Synonyms are words that have _____________ meanings.
similar
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
"His stomach is an endless pit."
metaphor
Use the context clues to figure out the meaning of guarded.
My older sister is outgoing and makes new friends easily and quickly. However, I am a little bit shy and more guarded when it comes to meeting new people.
careful, cautious
What is a prefix? Give 1 example
A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word.
pre-, un-, in-, de-, re-, dis-, mis-, sub-, co-, anti-, extra-
Aside from definitions, what other information does a dictionary tell you? Name 1 thing.
how to pronounce the word
how the word is broken up into syllables
the part of speech
the word used in example sentences
What is a synonym for the word intelligent?
smart, bright, wise
What two things are being compared in this simile?
"Her eyes are as blue as the ocean."
Use the context clues to figure out the meaning of the word lethargic.
Tom did not get very much sleep last night so he was feeling very tired, lazy, and lethargic at school.
tired, sleepy, drowsy, low energy, lazy
What is the prefix and base word in the word "misbehave"?
prefix: mis
base word: behave
Read the sentence below. Is the word tear being used as a verb or a noun?
"Nothing can tear apart my best friend and I."
verb
What is an antonym for the word incredible?
terrible, horrible, bad
What does this metaphor mean?
"Life is a rollercoaster."
Life is fun, crazy, wild, has ups and downs, can be scary.
Use the context clues to figure out the meaning of optimistic.
I thought that my audition for the play went very well so I was feeling optimistic, or hopeful about getting the part I wanted.
positive, upbeat, hopeful
Using what you know about word parts, what does the word disagree mean?
to not agree, to have a different opinion on something
Is the word alert being used as a verb or a noun in this sentence?
I got an alert on my phone that there was a stolen car nearby.
noun
Replace the bolded word with a synonym.
Ron was feeling down after he found out his dog was really sick.
sad
What does this metaphor mean?
"The thunder was a mighty lion."
The thunder was strong and loud
What words or phrase BEST helps you understand the meaning of deceit in the sentence?
I thought that Sarah was my close friend, but it turned out that she had been full of deceit and had just acted like she was my friend. I heard that she had been gossiping about me behind my back.
"but"
"acted like she was my friend"
"she had been gossiping about me behind my back"
Using what you know about word parts, what does the prefix and the base word in submarine mean?
prefix: sub means below
base word: marine means something relating to the sea
Choose the dictionary definition that best fits the word clue being used in the sentence.
Lauren didn't have a single clue that her friends were throwing her a surprise birthday party.
clue noun \ ˈklü \
1 : something that helps a person find something or solve a mystery
2 : idea, conception <had no clue what he meant >
clue verb
1 : to provide with a clue
2 : to give information to <clue me in on the news >
noun, 2: idea, conception
Replace the bolded word with an antonym.
The food tasted very flavorful.
bland, tasteless, flavorless