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| In a story, the way a person or thing acts and looks. Example: His eyes were dark and rugged. |
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Strong desire to finish, in a story: the ending, find a satisfactory way to deal with a problem.
Example: The resolution of the story was Jean and Tommy getting married. |
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One part of a complete sentence. Action in the sentence.
pacing, strutting, gagging, snoring |
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| One part of a complete sentence. Person, place or thing in a sentence. Example: tractor, Mr. Davis, store, pig |
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term written BEFORE the root word. Prefix changes the meaning of the root word.
Example: nonsmoker, untidy, defend |
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term written AFTER the root word. Changes the meaning of the root word.
Example: calmly, selfish, terriable |
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| two or more words that SOUND the same but have different spellings and meanings Example: right & write, fair & fare |
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Another word with SAME meaning.
Example: happy & pleased, helpful & kind |
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| Another word having OPPOSITE meaning. |
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Complete sentence must have a noun and a verb.
Example: The rat scampered. The cat raced. |
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To enlarge or get bigger.
Example: Expand your story with details. |
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More information.
Example: I need more details to understand what you mean. |
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