The document provides definitions and examples of literary devices including simile, imagery, and the words hover, laggard, and collaborate. It includes examples of how to use these words in compound-complex sentences and provides synonyms and antonyms.

1. Recognize this?

3. “ His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.” =

4. “ She swims like a dolphin.” =

5. “ He was fast as lightning.” =

6. “ She was pale as a ghost.” =

7. hover Underneath the images, write a compound-complex sentence with the word “hover.” Please underline the word.

8. In the movie, “Independence Day, ” alien ships _________ over major cities around the world, waiting to strike. The woman ________ over her daughter’ s shoulder whenever she chatted on the internet with anyone. Syn: linger, float, loom (over) Ant: soar Definition: (v) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth over or around

9. laggard (noun) Underneath the images, write a compound-complex sentence with the word “laggard.” Please underline the word.

10. ` “ The laggard worker caused the entire project to fall behind schedule.” (adj.) “ Tour guides often have to urge laggards to keep up with the rest of the group.” (noun) Syn: (n) slowpoke, straggler, (a) sluggish, lazy Ant: (n) early bird (a) swift, speedy Definition: (n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind (a) Falling behind; slow to move or act (describing a person or thing)

11. laggard (adjective) Underneath the images, write a compound-complex sentence with the word “laggard.” Please underline the word.

12. collaborate (verb)

13. “ Several students plan to __________ on a History Fair project about the American Revolution.” Syn: (team up, join forces) Ant: work alone Definition: to work together