Vocab from Phillis Wheatley: Retinue
I believe reading poetry improves vocabulary - and to prove it, I share a new word I learned from a Phillis Wheatley poem. Come learn with me!
Author: Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
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