Name_____________________________Spelling Words and Definitions 10-14 to 10-17-14
Poetry Week 1
metaphor—a comparison of two things WITHOUT using “like” or “as”
simile—a comparison of two things using “like” or “as”
onomatopoeia—words that imitate their sound, such as buzz
personification—a description that gives human qualities to something
poetry—a type of literature written in verse
stanza—lines from a poem that belong together
idiom—a phrase that cannot be understood from the meaning of its words
Stormalong
bellowing—a loud, low-pitched sound
outcast—someone who has been rejected or driven out by others
reputation—what a person is known for
betrayed—let down someone who trusts you
yearning—great desire to have something
withered—dried up and faded
escapades—carefree or reckless adventures
unfathomable—cannot be understood or known
When the Circus Came to Town
fret—to worry or think about something
assured—said that things will be all right
nudged—pushed or poked gently
outlandish—bizarre, strange, and unusual
ruckus—a lot of noise or fuss about something
proclaimed—announced something to a group