Definitions
A comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., "as busy as a bee").
Simile
The classroom looked like a tornado had gone through
Simile
What does anim- mean? (e.g., animated)
life, spirit
What does com- mean? (e.g., companion)
with, together
What are some examples where the prefix "re" is used?
repeat, rebirth, retell
A story within a story
Embedded Narrative
His mind was a prison
Metaphor
What does sub mean? (e.g., submarine, sub-below)
under, below
What do the prefixes "mis-" and "mal-" mean? (e.g., misbehave or malice)
badly, wrongly
Give one example where the prefix "circum-" is used?
circumference
An extreme exaggeration for emphasis (e.g., "I've told you a million times")
Hyperbole
The wind whispered in my ears
Personification
What does aero mean? (e.g., aeroplane)
air
What does the prefix "anti-" mean? (e.g., antiestablishment)
against
Name three words that contain the prefix "multi"
multicellular, multicolored, multitasking, multiply
Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees")
Personification
Sally sold some seashells by the seashor
Alliteration
What does mid mean? (e.g., midday, midnight, midsection)
Middle
What does the prefix "inter-" mean? (e.g., intermingle, interacial)
between
What is a word that contains the prefix "post"?
postoperative, postgraduate, postcard
A direct comparison without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "The world is a stage")
Metaphor
I've told you a million times to clean your room
Hyperbole
What does spect mean? (e.g., inspect or spectacle)
to look
What does the prefix "ex-" mean? (e.g, ex-boyfriend, exit)
out of
What are some words that contain the prefix "per"?
perceive, percent, perceptive