In this grammar worksheet, students learn the difference between synonyms and antonyms. They then answer 12 multiple choice questions in which they select the best synonym or antonym for a specific word.

In this vain, vein, and vane learning exercise, learners choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose either vain, vein, or vein to complete 18 sentences.

In this grammar worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary words that apply to the spelling rules for "ie" and "ei." There are 30 words located in the word search.

In this spelling worksheet, students analyze a list of 100 commonly misspelled words which are written in alphabetical order. There are no questions on the page.

In this fill in the blank worksheet, learners write the number of the correct vocabulary word on the line before its provided definition. All four words can be found in Chapter 8 of Little House in the Big Woods.

In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and select the best word or words to complete the 12 sentences.

In this idioms instructional activity, students complete 8 multiple choice questions, matching idioms that begin with Y to their meanings. Students may click an "answer" button for immediate feedback.

A definition of the term "conceit" as it applies to figures of speech. It further breaks it down into definitions of Petrarchan conceit and metaphysical conceit.

A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Conceited Pig by John and Charles Mozley, a fiction book for children.

Definition of paradox with example from the poetry of John Donne and links to related terms such as oxymoron and metaphysical conceit.

Examine this political cartoon that looks at welfare capitalism and how companies used it to keep workers from establishing unions.

This lesson focuse on Edward Taylor and his poem "Huswifery." Unlike most Colonial literature, Taylor used poetry as a medium to praise God as shown in the poem "Huswifery." Students are asked to read the poem and look for examples of...

This lesson is an introduction to a unit on Colonial Literature including Native American oral literature and New England Puritan narratives, journals, and sermons. It features an interactive list of terms for the period, a link to the...

This is an encyclopedia artical about the 17th century metaphysical poets: John Donne, Henry Vaughan, Andrew Marvell, John Cleveland, Abraham Cowley, George Herbert and Richard Crashaw. It offers links to more informatation about each of...

This site provides a long list of literary terms complete with full definitions and examples.

Luminarium: Works of John Donne: A Valediction Forbidding Mourning in is the text of one of John Donne's most famous poems which uses metaphors and comparisons to explain the separation of two lovers.

This article by Dr. Marguerite Connor focuses on metaphysical poetry and the metaphysical poets. It includes a definition, the characteristics, a discussion of metaphycial poets and poetry, Neo-Platonism, platonic love, and T.S. Eliot's...

The first of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, A - E, covers forty-four terms from "Allegory" to "Exposition."

Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.