Spelling Word List: English

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Key spelling words

	progressive	Happening or developing gradually or in stages. *
	onomatopoeia	Onomatopoeia is when it sounds like the word, for example bang. *
	persuade	Can I persuade you to have another slice of this cake?
	homophone
	comparison	Metaphor is an implied comparison of two unlike things, e.g. He was a lion in battle. *
	narrative	A novella is a narrative that is longer than a short sotry but shorter than most novels. *
	dialogue	There could be no agreement without further dialogue.
	hyperbole	Exaggeration is the same as hyperbole. *
	etymology	The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. *
	atmosphere	Setting a scene. *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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progressive

onomatopoeia

persuade

homophone

comparison

narrative

dialogue

hyperbole

etymology

atmosphere

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