RI6.4- Word Meaning

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What does the word 'competition' convey?

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The idea of seriousness.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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Define 'retelling'.

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A new version of a story.

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What does the simile 'started like a wildfire' mean?

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The war spread quickly to all of the colonies.

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What is the meaning of 'exile'?

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The state of being away from one's home.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'unimaginable' mean?

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Something that cannot be imagined or thought of.

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Define 'technology'.

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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

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What is a 'passage' in literature?

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A section of written text.

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What does 'epic' refer to in literature?

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A long narrative poem, often detailing heroic deeds and events significant to a culture.