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Study the word list: Spelling Test 1

Of Mice and Men Week 1

	Steinbeck	John Steinbeck wrote Of Mice and Men. *
	Repetition	Repetition of the same word(s) at the beginning of a series of phrases or lines. *
	Simile	A simile is a figurative expression which uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare one object or idea with another to suggest that they are alike. Example: She is as busy as a bee. *
	Metaphor	A metaphor is saying something is something else. *
	Onomatopoeia	Onomatopoeia is when it sounds like the word, for example bang. *
	Adjective	The colour adjectives 'golden' and 'green' make the reader feel that the riverbank is full of warmth and life. *
	Favourite	The girls went to see their favourite pop group.
	Idyllic	Steinbeck creates an idyllic atmosphere at the beginning of Of Mice and Men. *
	Depression	The depression in the 1930s led to much unemployment.
	beginning	The setting at the beginning of the novel creates a feeling of peace and calm. *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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Steinbeck

Repetition

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia

Adjective

Favourite

Idyllic

Depression

beginning

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