1. Words to Know Literacy Words

2. Synonym A word that means the same as another word. Ex: cold and chilly

3. Antonym A word that means the opposite of another word. Ex: hot and cold

4. Prefix A letter or group of letters that comes at the beginning of a word that changes the meaning of the word it is added to. Ex: re + use = reuse

5. Suffix A letter or group of letters added to the end of the word that changes the meaning of the word it is added to. Ex: use + ful = useful

6. Homonym Two or more words spelled and pronounced alike but have different meanings. Ex: bear – the animal bear – to put up with

7. Homophone Two or more words pronounced alike but different in meaning and in spelling. Ex: two, to, and too

8. Fictional Something told or written that in not fact, a made up story.

9. Non-fictional Something told or written that is factual.

10. Poem A piece of writing often having a rhyme or rhythm which tells a story or describes a feeling.

11. Simile A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”. Ex: Her cheeks are as read as roses.

12. Metaphor A figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using the word “like” or “as” Ex: Their cheeks were roses.