Identify the figurative language: “The wind howled through the trees.”
Personification
Identify the figurative language: “Boom! The thunder crashed above us.”
Onomatopoeia
Name a synonym for *ancient*.
Old
What figurative phrase means you’re very nervous?
“Butterflies in your stomach”
What does this simile mean? “She was as busy as a bee.”
She was working very hard.
What’s being personified here? “The alarm clock screamed at me to get up.”
The alarm clock
Use *brilliant* in a sentence.
That was a *brilliant* idea you had!
Give an antonym for *scarce*.
Plentiful or abundant
What is the antonym of *include*?
Exclude
What does *elated* mean in this sentence? “He was *elated* when he found out he won the prize.”
Elated means very happy or excited
Use *vanish* in a sentence.
The magician made the rabbit *vanish*.
Use *cautious* in a sentence.
The boy was *cautious* while crossing the street.
What is an antonym for *fragile*?
Strong or sturdy
What do *fragile* and *delicate* have in common?
They both describe things that break or damage easily.
Find a synonym for *courageous*.
Brave
What is a synonym for *mischievous*?
Naughty or playful
Use clues to define *frigid*: “The *frigid* air made my teeth chatter.”
Frigid means extremely cold
What does this metaphor mean? “Time is a thief.”
Time passes quickly and takes things away.
What type of figurative language is this? “Her smile was sunshine.”
Metaphor
Use *deceive* in a sentence.
She tried to *deceive* her teacher by copying homework.
What does this simile mean? “He was as sly as a fox.”
He was clever or sneaky.
Give a synonym for *vivid*.
Bright or clear
Replace *fortunate* with a more advanced synonym.
Lucky
Replace *harsh* with an antonym.
Gentle
What’s a stronger word than *cold*?
Freezing or frigid
Use *exaggerate* in a sentence.
He likes to *exaggerate* about how many hot dogs he ate.
Give an antonym for *agreeable*.
Disagreeable or stubborn
What does *devour* mean? “He *devoured* his dinner in under five minutes.”
Devour means to eat quickly or hungrily
What does this idiom mean? “Don’t spill the beans.”
Don’t reveal the secret.
Use *hostile* in a sentence.
The stray dog looked *hostile* when approached.
What’s another word for *brief*?
Short
What does *vital* mean? “Water is *vital* for survival.”
Vital means very important or necessary
What suffix turns a verb into a noun?
or *-ness*
*-ion*
*-ment*
What does “He’s got a chip on his shoulder” mean?
He’s easily angered or holding a grudge.
Use context clues to define this: “The *ominous* clouds made us hurry indoors.”
Ominous means threatening or scary
What’s the root word in *unhappiness*?
Happy
What is the opposite of *generous*?
Selfish
What is a synonym for *reluctant*?
Unwilling
What’s an antonym for *confident*?
Insecure
What does *seldom* mean? “He *seldom* goes outside during winter.”
Seldom means rarely or not often
Replace *tired* with a stronger synonym.
Exhausted
Use *ambition* in a sentence.
His *ambition* is to become an astronaut.
Create a compound word using *light*.
Flashlight
spotlight
or headlight
What is the opposite of *abundant*?
Scarce
What do these words have in common: *cautious*
They all end in *-ious* and describe traits or feelings.
*anxious*
*ambitious*?
What’s the difference between *deny* and *refuse*?
Deny means to say something isn’t true; refuse means not to accept or do something.
Use clues to explain *generous*: “She gave away her lunch to someone who didn’t have any. She’s so *generous*.”
Generous means giving or kind
Use *precise* in a sentence.
Her drawing was *precise* and detailed.
Define *soar* using clues: “The kite began to *soar* high above the trees.”
Soar means to fly or rise high
What’s another word for *arrogant*?
Conceited
What’s a homonym for *pair*?
*Pear* or *pare*
What is the opposite of *permanent*?
Temporary
What does *abandon* mean? “They had to *abandon* the ship during the storm.”
Abandon means to leave behind or give up
What’s the opposite of *optimistic*?
Pessimistic
Use *contribute* in a sentence.
Everyone wanted to *contribute* to the project.
What prefix means “not”?
or *in-*
*Un-*
*dis-*
What is a more precise synonym for *happy*?
Joyful or cheerful
Figure out this word: “She spoke in a *monotone* voice that nearly put me to sleep.”
Monotone means flat and dull
Use *reluctant* in a sentence.
I was *reluctant* to speak in front of the class.