Week 30 Spelling Words

2. a figure of speech that is used to compare two things using the words like or as
9. cause someone to do or believe something through reasoning
10. a story; account of connected events
11. a form of energy resulting from charged particles (such as electrons or protons)
12. a nutrient found in food that is made up of many amino acids joined together and is essential for normal cell structure and function
13. a state in the Northeast that is bordered by Massachusetts and New York
15. the number below the line in a fraction

1. an organism that feeds on other animals or plants
3. a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in forces that attract and repel
4. intended to explain or describe something
5. any change in the structure or behavior of a species which helps it to become better fitted to survive and reproduce in its environment
6. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
7. a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
8. a line meeting another at a right angle
14. a shape becomes exactly like another when you turn, flip, or slide it