Sailing to America

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The waves were as big as mountains.'

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What does the word 'antonym' mean?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. For example, the antonym of 'smooth' is 'rough'.

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What does it mean if something 'smells like a dirty sock'?

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It means that the thing has a very unpleasant or bad smell.

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How might someone feel if they are 'hopeful'?

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If someone is hopeful, they feel positive and expect good things to happen.

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What is a symbol?

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A symbol is something that represents or stands for something else. For example, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom.

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What does 'immigrating' mean?

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Immigrating means moving to a new country to live there permanently.

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What is the purpose of a steamship?

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A steamship is a type of boat that is powered by steam engines, used for transporting people and goods across water.

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What does it mean to 'toss up and down'?

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To toss up and down means to move in a way that goes up and down repeatedly, often due to waves.

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What is the significance of Lady Liberty?

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Lady Liberty, or the Statue of Liberty, is a symbol of freedom and democracy, welcoming immigrants to America.

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What does 'nervous' mean?

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Nervous means feeling anxious or worried about something that might happen.

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