NWEA List #3

A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

• metaphor

• simile

• analogy

• hyperbole

A type of writing that aims to inform or explain

• narrative writing

• expository writing

• descriptive writing

• persuasive writing

to put into order

• organize

• arrange

• disorder

• scatter

to convince

• persuade

• influence

• coerce

• manipulate

A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story

• theme

• motif

• allegory

• symbol

A statement that can be proven true or false

• fact

• opinion

• hypothesis

• theory

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

• synonym

• antonym

• homonym

• metonym

give rise to a reaction or emotion (typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone

• provoke

• calm

• ignore

• entertain

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• hyperbole

to give

• provide

• offer

• receive

• take