Unit 1: Woodsong Fast and the Curious Vocabulary

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What does 'intent' mean?

Back

The reason or motivation for doing something.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, often used for comparison.

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What does 'denotation' refer to?

Back

The literal meaning of a word.

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What is a gull?

Back

A bird commonly found near the sea.

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What does 'precise' mean?

Back

Exact.

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What is the definition of 'vocabulary'?

Back

The set of words known and used by a person or group.

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What is an example of a simile?

Back

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

Back

The emotional or cultural association with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

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To provide synonyms and antonyms for words.

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What is an example of personification?

Back

The wind whispered through the trees.