to raise or list as if with a machine
hoist
something that comes from or is copied from an original
imitation
describing by sound, touch, taste, sight, or scent
imagery
an odd; far- fetched in style or appearance
bizarre
to assemble formally
convene
precise, vivid action words
strong verbs
to come together from different directions; meet
converge
lying asleep; inactive
dormant
compares two unlike objects by saying one is the other
simile
words, phrases or actions that are represented through pantomime
charade
subject matter represented in a factual or informative manner that usually consists of actual news films or interviews
documentary
compares two different objects using the words "like" or "as"
simile
a person who studies the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times
paleontologist
shout or salute of approval
acclamation
an expression that is widely used among speakers of a certain language and whose figurative meaning is different from its literal meaning
idiom