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Keystone Descriptive Writing Vocabulary: Marshmallows

Keystone Descriptive Writing Vocabulary: Marshmallows

Assessment

Flashcard

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.1.6, L.11-12.4C, L.11-12.2B

+17

Standards-aligned

Created by

Eric Mandell

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Pillowy

Back

Definition: Soft and light, like a pillow. Example: The pillowy texture of the marshmallow made it melt in her mouth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gooey

Back

Definition: Soft and sticky. Example: After toasting, the marshmallow became gooey and stretched between her fingers.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Velvety

Back

Definition: Smooth, soft texture. Example: The velvety surface of the marshmallow gave way to its chewy center.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Squishy

Back

Definition: Soft and yielding to pressure. Example: The marshmallow was squishy, bouncing back when she poked it.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sticky

Back

Definition: Tending to adhere or cling, especially after being heated. Example: The toasted marshmallow left sticky residue on her fingers.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fluffy

Back

Definition: Light, soft, and airy. Example: The fluffy marshmallow felt weightless in her hand.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sugary

Back

Definition: Sweet, tasting like sugar. Example: The sugary marshmallow dissolved quickly in her mouth.

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