Gael
Simile
Simile
The definition of a Similie?
A comparison of two things using like or as.
Ex I'm as hungry AS a lion!
Ex I'm fast like a cheetah.
The definition of metaphor?
A comparison between two things without using like or as.
Ex: I was a sloth getting ready for school this morning.
A sloth is slow.
I was very slow getting ready for school.
Yellow and Blue
The company had to DEMOLISH the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
I asked my mom if my friend could SLUMBER at my house over the weekend?
Using context clues, what does slumber mean?
sleep
Her skin was white as snow.
Her skin is pale; fair
Grace and Kelly were two peas in a pod.
The girls were get along very well.
Name 2 colleges
Variable answers
Eric approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it would be dead, but he did not know for sure.
Using context clues, what does cautiously mean?
carefully
I needed some extra SUPPORT, such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, in math.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
The boy ran like the wind.
The boy runs quickly.
Jen was a ray of sunshine.
Her personality bringing happiness like a ray of sun.
Name 2 United States Presidents
DAILY DOUBLE Anna is AMBITIOUS. She studies for 4 hours every night and takes extra classes on the weekend.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
hard working, focused, driven
People always comment about how Cindy RESEMBLES her mother. They have the same hair, eyes and smile.
Using context clues, what does resembles mean?
is like/looks like
The woman was as old as dirt.
The woman was VERY old.
Jim is a wise owl.
Jim is wise just like an owl.
What city is the capitol of California?
- San Jose
- Sacramento
- Los Angeles
Sacramento
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to BOYCOTT the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support or attend
Julia wasn't sure exactly what time her friends would arrive, but she thought the APPROXIMATE time would be around 5:00.
Using context clues, what does approximate mean?
estimate
The man was as tall as a giraffe.
The man is very tall.
Mark is a giraffe.
He is tall like a girafffe.
What belongs to you, but others use more than you?
Your Name
If the lightbulb is too dim to ILLUMINATE the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
Detective Jones was investigating a bank robbery. He collected EVIDENCE such as fingerprints and security camera footage.
Using context clues, what does evidence mean?
proof