Spelling Bee
This noun describes a long trip or travel from one place to another, often with purpose.
Journey
This is when two different things are compared using the words "like" or "as."
Simile
From Greek for "far" and "look at," this is an optical instrument used to observe distant objects in space.
Telescope
"Here is the blue sheep.
And here is the red sheep."
Where is the Green Sheep?
Add one letter to AT to get a word meaning a large, nocturnal flying mammal.
BAT
This noun describes the middle day of the week, between Tuesday and Thursday.
Wednesday
This is when something is greatly exaggerated for emphasis or dramatic effect.
Hyperbole
From Greek for "life" and "study of," this is the branch of science that studies living organisms.
Biology
Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the riverbank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, “and what is the use of a book,“ thought Alice, “without pictures or conversations?“
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Add two letters to LIP to get a word meaning a type of colorful spring flower.
TULIP
This noun describes a connection, link, or person who communicates between groups.
Liaison
This is when vivid language is used to create a picture in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.
Imagery
From Greek for "self" and "write," this is when a famous person signs their name for a fan.
"These two very old people are the grandfather and grandmother of Charlie Bucket."
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Add three letters to RAN to get a type of citrus fruit.
ORANGE
This noun describes the close observation or monitoring of a person, place, or activity, often for security reasons.
Surveillance
This is when a writer gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
From Greek for "under" and "heat," this is a dangerous drop in body temperature below normal levels.
Hypothermia
It's a funny thing about mothers and fathers.
Matilda
Add four letters to CAR to get a type of lolly.
CARAMEL
This noun describes a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause breathing difficulties and shock.
Anaphylaxis
This is when two opposite or contradictory words are placed together in one phrase.
Oxymoron
From Greek for "together" and "sound," this is a long piece of orchestral music usually composed in four movements.
Symphony
"There is no lake at Camp Green Lake."
Holes
Add 5 letters to BIN to get a word meaning a state of being unaware or unconcerned.
OBLIVION