skills
word of the day
word of the day 2
figurative language
in a sentence
100

Words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

what is a homophone 

100

something can be pulled back or in

retractable 

100

comfort or relief from grief, anxiety, or sadness.

solace 

100

The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the  sound made by an object or an action.  

Onomatopoeia

100

Lisa__________her resume in order to get her dream job

embellish 

200

The process by which an authors gives characters personality.

what is characterization?

200

something is not physical or cannot be touched.

intangible 

200

synonym for lie 

embellish

200

 A direct comparison between two unlike things. it says you  are something. 


metaphor 

200

The exam was _____________ for all of the students who did not study.

grueling 

300

you make this by using background knowledge and clues from the text 

what is an inference?

300

to make a lie seem more interesting or impressive by adding  extra details that aren't necessarily true

embellish 

300
umbrellas are 
retractable 
300

Uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object or idea with  another.

simile 

300

You are my sunshine.

metaphor 

400

This can be direct or indirect.

What is characterization
400

being careful with money     and resources

frugal

400

this is good for a person's financial future 

being frugal

400

 Human characteristics are given to an animal or an object.

personification

400

My brother is the most annoying person in the world.

hyperbole

500

Another term for an inference 

What is an "educated guess"

500

something is extremely tiring, difficult, or demanding

grueling 

500

parents provide this when their children are sad 

solace

500

The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a  series of words.  

alliteration 

500

sally sells seashells by the seashore.

alliteration