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67 Cards in this Set
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Simile |
A simile uses uses the words like, or as, to compare one object or idea to suggest they are alike |
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Metaphor |
Compares two things without like or as and states one thing is another |
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Personification |
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or object |
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Alliteration |
The reputation of some initial letter sound or group of sounds in a series of words |
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Onomatopoeia |
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound or the sound made by an object or an action |
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Rage |
Violent explosive anger; a fade or craze |
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Jar |
To bump or shake; to have an irritating effect |
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Jar |
To bump or shake; to have an irritating effect |
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Diverge |
To go in different directions from a common point |
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Jar |
To bump or shake; to have an irritating effect |
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Diverge |
To go in different directions from a common point |
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Scowl |
An angry frown |
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Culprit |
A person guilty of doing something wrong |
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Zany |
Silly, funny, crazy but likeable |
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Zany |
Silly, funny, crazy but likeable |
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Divulge |
To make know, reveal, tell |
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Zany |
Silly, funny, crazy but likeable |
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Divulge |
To make know, reveal, tell |
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Scurry |
To go to a move quickly in a hurried matter |
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Zany |
Silly, funny, crazy but likeable |
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Divulge |
To make know, reveal, tell |
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Scurry |
To go to a move quickly in a hurried matter |
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Burden |
To weigh down; an oppressive load; something to be endured |
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QQAS |
Question Quote Anecdote Statement |
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Headings and subheadings Dates, facts, figures, complete names Specific vocabulary Bold words Charts, graphs, text boxes, photos with captions |
Informational text |
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Headings and subheadings Dates, facts, figures, complete names Specific vocabulary Bold words Charts, graphs, text boxes, photos with captions |
Informational text |
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Descriptions Cause/effect Compare/contrast Sequence Problem/solution |
Organizational patterns |
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Persuade Inform Entertain Share a personal experienced |
Authors purpose |
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Persuade Inform Entertain Share a personal experienced |
Authors purpose |
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Figurative |
Using words in a different way |
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Persuade Inform Entertain Share a personal experienced |
Authors purpose |
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Figurative |
Using words in a different way |
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Connotative |
Positive or negative feeling words |
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Persuade Inform Entertain Share a personal experienced |
Authors purpose |
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Figurative |
Using words in a different way |
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Connotative |
Positive or negative feeling words |
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Techinical |
Words for a specific subject |
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Fetch |
To go after then bring back; price |
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Prototype |
An early original example in which later examples are based on |
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Abound |
Very numerous |
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Zeal |
Showing great enthusiasm or devotion to a goal |
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Quack |
One who pretends or skills they do not possess |
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Shamble |
A scene or condition of disorder or destruction; to walk or go awkwardly |
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Inept |
Awkward or clumsy; lacking in ability or competence |
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Literate |
The ability to read and write |
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Literate |
The ability to read and write |
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Splice |
To join or unite together |
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Literate |
The ability to read and write |
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Splice |
To join or unite together |
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Embark |
To go aboard some means of transportation; to set out on an adventure |
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Waft |
Moved gently by wind or wave; something conveyed through the air; a gentle breeze |
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Waft |
Moved gently by wind or wave; something conveyed through the air; a gentle breeze |
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Awry |
Twisted or turned; wrong, amiss |
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Waft |
Moved gently by wind or wave; something conveyed through the air; a gentle breeze |
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Awry |
Twisted or turned; wrong, amiss |
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Perturb |
To make uneasy; to upset |
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Bulletin |
A brief announcement of public interest; a small publication published regularly |
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Bulletin |
A brief announcement of public interest; a small publication published regularly |
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Felon |
A person convicted of a serious crime |
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Bulletin |
A brief announcement of public interest; a small publication published regularly |
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Felon |
A person convicted of a serious crime |
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Stifle |
To hold back |
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Porous |
Filled with holes |
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Porous |
Filled with holes |
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Limber |
Flexible; exercise so as to become limber |
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Enamor |
To inspire with love; captivate |
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Utter |
To speak; absolute; complete |
