1. Vocabulary Week #7

2. Literal
Following the usual meaning of words

3. Literal Definition: Following the usual meaning of words Sentence:
She was not being literal when she told the dancer to “break a leg.”
Synonyms:
Precise
Exact
Antonyms:
Figurative
Idiom

4. Dialogue
A conversation between two or more people

5. Dialogue Definition: A conversation between two or more people
Sentence:
My mom and my teacher had a dialogue about my test scores.
Synonyms:
Conversation
Talk
Antonyms:
Silence
Quiet

6. Rival
Someone who is competing to earn or win something

7. Rival Definition: Someone who is competing to earn or win something
Sentence:
John is a great speller, so he was a tough rival in the spelling bee.
Synonyms:
Competitor
Opponent
Antonyms:
Teammate
Partner

8. Passion
A strong liking for something

9. Passion Definition: A strong liking for something Sentence:
Grandma has a passion for cooking and is happiest in her kitchen!
Synonyms:
Love
Affection
Antonyms:
Dislike
Hate

10. Claim
To state as a fact

11. Claim Definition: To state as a fact Sentence:
I can support my claim that this is the main idea by using supporting details.
Synonyms:
State
Insist
Antonyms:
Question
Doubt

12. Write “Week 7” on the top of both sheets!
Please glue 1 list into your ELA journal
The other list goes in your binder to study at home!