Life is a journey.

Her laughter was like music to my ears.

The clouds were as fluffy as cotton candy.

The ocean whispered secrets to the shore.

The wind wrapped its icy fingers around my body.

The clouds were fluffy cotton balls in the sky.

The clouds were fluffy cotton balls in the sky.

The road stretched on like a ribbon through the countryside.

Machines communicate with each other.

Machines communicate with each other.

The sun is a golden coin in the sky.

The trees of the forest watched sympathetically over the lost child.

Her eyes were diamonds.

I can smell your scent for miles.

Learning is as simple as 1-2-3.

I feel like I'm drowning in tasks.

I feel like I have mountains of assignments to complete.

2. Playful puppy bounding around,

Chasing its favorite ball,

Joyful in its spirit,

Excited by it all.

The stars are twinkling brightly,

Shimmering in the night,

Whispering to the silent hills

And glowing with soft light.

In the garden,

A bird is heard,

Nesting in trees –

Why does it please?

The woman who has nurtured you through the years

Will forever hold you dear in her heart.

Her love is the most profound ever felt.

Do not tell me, in sorrowful verses,

That life is merely a fleeting illusion!—

For the spirit is lifeless that dozes,

And appearances are not what they suggest.

Which word rhymes with all three?

firefly

high

simplify

What is the most fitting word to finish the rhyme?

Mary had a little poodle

All day long she played with a __________

What is the pattern of rhymes in this poem?

What does the term connotation refer to?

What does the term 'denotation' refer to in linguistics?

I feel like I am turning into a whale, gaining weight steadily each week.

1. She felt frustrated because she couldn't find her keys.

3. Connotation is a word’s ________.

4. The denotation of a word refers to its ________ meaning.

5. Which sentence conveys the most enthusiasm?

6. Which sentence conveys the most unfavorable impression?

7. If you describe a restaurant as affordable, changing the word to inexpensive gives it a _____ connotation.

8. When Sarah described her love for painting as a passion, it took on a more ______ meaning than when she simply referred to it as a pastime.

The student cheered when she got a perfect score on her exam.

While she was studying, Maria listened to music.

You can attend the meeting if you complete the report.

Even though I enjoy reading, I also love watching movies.

You can borrow my jacket if it doesn't rain today.

Michael and Jessica are excited to visit Hawaii where they plan to go surfing.

The teacher, who was feeling unwell during the lesson, left the classroom early.

As soon as we reached the cinema, we found that all the seats were taken.

Although Mark had read the book previously, he couldn't remember the main character's name.

Since the stakes were high, Katniss had to show courage against her rivals.

Professor Snape looked displeased, as if he was frustrated with Harry’s performance in class.

Before Harry joined the quidditch team, he had to cheer for his friends from the sidelines.

Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:

Although it was late, the researchers continued their experiments.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:

If you want to enjoy the sun, make sure to apply sunscreen regularly.