Reading Terminology

3. non-human things are described as having human attributes
6. Words that are spelled the same but have different origins and meanings. they may or may not be pronounced the same
7. a direct comparison without using like or as
9. Clue, Using words or sentences around an unfamiliar word to help clarify its
12. a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
14. Words that have similar meanings.
16. details are implied or suggested
18. The repetition of the initial phoneme of each word in connected text
19. an intentional exaggeration of the truth, used to emphasize the importance of something or to create a comic effect
20. details are clearly and directly expressed

1. Words that sound the same but are spelled differently
2. A general term that refers to prefixes and suffixes.
4. Words that have the same ending sound.
5. a figure of speech in which words evoke the actual sound of the thing they refer to or describe.
8. A word opposite in meaning to another word
10. The repetition of vowel sounds repeat in nearby words, such as the "ee" sound: "the squeaky wheel gets the grease."
11. The central thought or message of a reading passage.
13. or individual expression with a unique meaning
15. a comparison using like or as
17. A phrase or expression that differs from the literal meaning of the words; a