Context Clues
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
After Sara practiced her song all week, her performance was flawless.
perfect; without mistakes
What reference tool would you use to find the definition of a word: dictionary, thesaurus, or glossary?
Dictionary
Simile or metaphor?
Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.
Simile
Give a synonym for happy.
Ex. joyful, glad, pleased
The root "tele-" means "far." What does the word "telephone" mean?
sound from far
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
The librarian shelved the books in chronological order, so the oldest book came first.
arranged by time/order
If you need a list of words with similar meanings to use in your writing, which reference tool would help most?
Thesaurus
What is the meaning of the metaphor?
I'm feeling blue.
I'm feeling sad.
Give an antonym for ancient.
Ex. modern, new, recent
Explain the meaning of the idiom.
It's raining cats and dogs.
It's raining very heavily.
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
The chef garnished the soup with basil, giving it a fresh, aromatic flavor.
decorated; adding topping
Where in a book would you look to find definitions for special words used in that book?
Glossary
There's one in your MyPal!
What type of figurative language does this sentence use?
I'm so tired I could sleep for a whole year.
1. Metaphor
2. Hyperbole
3. Personification
4. Imagery
2. Hyperbole
Which is a synonym for the italicized word?
She was quick to do her homework, so she could play outside.
1. slow
2. swift
3. heavy
2. swift
The root "photo-" means "light." What does "photograph" mean?
a picture made using light
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
The hikers navigated a treacherous path that was full of loose rocks and hidden roots.
dangerous
Name at least 3 components found in each dictionary entry.
Spelling of word, pronunciation, part of speech, definitions, synonyms, antonyms, example sentence
What type of figurative language does this sentence use?
The grey clouds cried drops of rain.
1. Metaphor
2. Hyperbole
3. Personification
4. Imagery
3. Personification
What is the difference between the words "big" and "ginormous"?
They are synonyms, but "ginormous" indicates a larger size or greater intensity than "big".
He has a big collection of coins.
He has a ginormous collection of coins.
The root "auto-" means "self." What does the word "autobiography" mean?
a written life story about oneself
Explain both meanings of the italicized words.
The handyman climbed the ladder to fix the light on the ceiling. He was glad his tools were light, so he wouldn't get tired.
what makes things visible; opposite of heavy
Which definition correctly matches the italicized word?
The coach gave the baseball player a tip on how to swing the bat better.
1. the pointed end of something
2. lean; slant
3. a piece of advice
4. money given for a service
3. a piece of advice
Give an example of alliteration.
Ex. Big brown bears baked bread.
Ex. The sly snake slithers slowly in the sand.
Synonyms: peaceful, serene, quiet
Antonyms: angry, anxious, restless
What does the idiom mean used in this sentence?
After seeing the surprise, I promised not to spill the beans about the party.
reveal a secret