Root words
Dyna
Power
extra
example: extracurricular
beyond
Autobiography
Auto = self
Bio = life
graph = write
A book about someone's life written by them
His hair was long and tangled and greasy, and hung down, and you could see his eyes shining through like he was behind vines.
What two things are compared in this simile?
His stringy hair and vines. (Huck's father)
"Will you go to the prom with me?" David asked.
Michelle's eyes darted away and she groaned inwardly. "Sure," she said with a strained smile.
What inference can you make?
Michelle doesn't want to go to the prom with David, but she also doesn't want to hurt his feelings.
Demos
People
hyper
example: hyperactive
over, overly
Defrost
De = reverse/remove
Frost = when water freezes on something
Defrost is to remove the frozen water
Well, all at once here comes a canoe; just a beauty, too, about thirteen or fourteen foot long, riding high like a duck.
What two things are being compared in this simile?
The way the canoe glides through the water and the way a duck swims.
Mrs. Robbins came, red-faced, to pick up her teenage son.
"I took the liberty of packing his things," said the headmaster. "I hope you understand that we have certain expectations at Fairview Preparatory School."
What can you infer?
Her son is getting kicked out of school for breaking a rule and she is embarrassed.
Ject
Throw
Contra
example: contrary
against
Ectoderm
Ecto = outside
Derm = skin
Ectoderm is the outer layer of skin
I shot head-first off of the bank like a frog, clothes and all on, and struck out for the canoe.
What two things are being compared in this simile?
The way Huck jumps off the river bank and the way a frog would do it.
There was a sudden burst of air and Danny felt his stomach lurch. Everyone screamed and raised their arms as they went hurtling down and around the tracks. Danny couldn't stop himself from grinning as the camera snapped his photo.
What can you infer?
Danny is riding on a roller coaster.
Magni
big
Bene
example: benefit
good
Demographic
Demo = people
graph = write
Demographic = the written information about people
Why, it’s because you ain’t one of these leather-face people. I don’t want no better book than what your face is. A body can set down and read it off like coarse print.
What two things are being compared in this metaphor?
Her face and a book (he's saying she's not a good liar because he can read her face like a book).
"Fine, I'll do it," Michael told his mother, slamming doors as he tied the bag and took it out.
"Don't be so excited about it next time," replied his mother.
What inferences can be made?
Danny is taking out the trash but is not happy about it. His mom recognizes that he's not happy and is being sarcastic.
Ortho
Straight
Ante
example: anteroom
before
Geothermal
Geo = earth
Therm = heat
Geothermal = heat within the earth (used as a form of engergy)
I reckon I shook like a leaf, and I didn’t know hardly what to do.
What two things are being compared in this simile?
(Bonus: why is Huck dressed like a girl?)
Huck shaking and a leaf shaking.
Emily hummed as she finished her chores. She'd swept and mopped the floors, wiped down the tables, and put all of the dishes away. Finally, she could relax and watch some TV. Suddenly the door opened and Oliver came in. He was covered in mud and ran all around the house. "No!" yelled Emily.
What can you infer?
Oliver is a dog. Emily will not get to relax and watch TV because she now needs to clean up Oliver's mess.