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Recognize this?
Hover
Because the plane was hovering only yards above the water, it looked like it would crash into the water
In the movie, “Independence Day,” alien ships hovered over major cities around the world, waiting to strike.
The woman hovered over her daughter’s shoulder whenever she chatted on the internet with anyone.
Syn: linger, float, loom (over)
Ant: soar
Definition: (v) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth over or around
laggard(adjective)
Because of the bad start in school, Jakes grades continue to laggard
“The laggard worker caused the entire project to fall behind schedule.” (adj.)
“Tour guides often have to urge laggards to keep up with the rest of the group.” (noun)
Syn: (n) slowpoke, straggler, (a) sluggish, lazy
Ant: (n) early bird (a) swift, speedy
Definition: (n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind
(a) Falling behind; slow to move or act
(describing a person or thing)
laggard(noun)
As the rabbit sprinted away, the sleepy turtle laggard behind
collaborate(verb)
As the dogs collaborate together, they work to retrieve the tasty treats.
“Several students plan to collaborate on a History Fair project about the American Revolution.”
Syn: (team up, join forces)
Ant: work alone
Definition: to work together
simile
The night was cold as winters evening
The breeze flew through his hair as a bird glides through the sky
“His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.”
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“His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.”
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“His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.”
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imagery
Definition:
imagery
Example 1: (can be from pieces we have read or the book you are reading)
“ ” from “Title” page
Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.
imagery
Example 2: “ ” from “Title” page
Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.
imagery
Example 3: “ ” from “Title”
Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.
Internal Conflict
• Definition, example from text and illustration
External Conflict
• Definition, example from text and an illustration