A story that has been handed down for years and has some basis in fact is legendary.

Stories about Vikings are legendary because they are often part fact and part fiction.

What legendary stories do you know?

An insult is a remark or action that hurts someone’s feelings or pride

When the boys selected Steve last for the team, it was an insult.

How is an insult different from an honor?

Muttered means you spoke in a low, unclear way

Frank’s mouth was shut when he spoke, so I didn’t hear what he muttered.

How is muttered different from whispered?

Gaped means you stared with your mouth open wide in surprise or wonder.

Sandra gaped in wonder as the large shark swam passed her.

What surprising things have you gaped at?

If you flinched, you reacted to something unpleasant by drawing back quickly.

Jerrod flinched because he saw his mother enter the principal’s office.

What is a synonym for flinched?

People are snickering if they are laughing in a disrespectful way.

After Kim slipped on ice, she heard people snickering as she tried to get up.

How is snickering different from laughing?

A fluke is a chance happening or accidental turn of events.

Snowfall in June would be a fluke.

Describe a fluke you experienced or heard about.