Spelling Word List: English Word List 01 Hymers College

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15 words that are frequently misspelled.

	simile	Simile involves describing something by comparing it with something else. *
	metaphor	A metaphor is when you describe something by using a word or phrase that stands for something else. *
	repetition	When words or phrases are repeated for effect we call it repetition. *
	sentence	This is the tenth sentence of this test.
	rhyme	Time, crime and chime all rhyme.
	rhythm	James plays rhythm guitar.
	character	I like a person with a friendly character.
	effective	The animal mask was an effective disguise.
	describe	She could describe the missing boy to the police.
	persuade	Can I persuade you to have another slice of this cake?
	scene	The picture showed a peaceful country scene.
	author	Her aim in life was to become a great author.
	technique	We all admired the wood-carver's technique.
	exaggerate	You exaggerate all the time! *
	suspense	Suspense is used to build up a sense of waiting and excitement. *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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Spelling Practice: English Word List 01 Hymers College

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simile

metaphor

repetition

sentence

rhyme

rhythm

character

effective

describe

persuade

scene

author

technique

exaggerate

suspense

Spelling Games: English Word List 01 Hymers College

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Take a Spelling Test: English Word List 01 Hymers College

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______ involves describing something by comparing it with something else.

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