Synonyms
What is a synonym for happy?
Joyful, or happy
What is the opposite of hot?
Cold
What figure of speech compares two things using “like” or “as”?
Simile
“The puppy was tiny, so it fit in my hands.” What does tiny mean?
Very small
What does analyze mean?
Examine something carefully
What is a synonym for begin?
Start
What is the opposite of ancient?
Modern
What figure of speech gives human qualities to objects?
Personification
“Mia was exhausted after running all day.” What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
What does compare mean?
Explain how things are alike
What is a synonym for enormous?
Huge
What is the opposite of expand?
Shrink
What figure of speech compares two things without using “like” or “as”?
Metaphor
“Unlike his timid brother, Jay was bold.” What does bold mean?
Brave or confident
What does contrast mean?
Explain how things are different
What is a synonym for reluctant?
Unwilling
What is the opposite of temporary?
Permanent
What is an extreme exaggeration called?
Hyperbole
“The water was murky, so we could not see the bottom.” What does murky mean?
Dark or cloudy; hard to see through
What does justify mean?
Give reasons or evidence to support an answer
What is a synonym for ambiguous?
Unclear
What is the opposite of benevolent, meaning kind?
Malevolent, meaning evil or harmful
What figure of speech uses words that imitate sounds, like “buzz” or “pop”?
Onomatopoeia
“Although the task seemed daunting, she completed it.” What does daunting mean?
Difficult or intimidating
What does evaluate mean?
Judge the value or quality of something using evidence