My View Unit 2

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'clang'.

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What does 'diminish' mean?

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To lessen or reduce in size, amount, or importance.

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What is a description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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 is the purpose of a polar bear's broad paws?

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To help them walk on ice and packed snow by spreading out their weight.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The central point or message that the paragraph conveys.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the significance of echidnas laying eggs?

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Echidnas are one of the few mammals that lay eggs, which makes them unique.

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What does 'adaptation' mean in the context of animals?

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A change or adjustment in an organism that helps it survive in its environment.