Special Ingredients Vocabulary Flashcard

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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 personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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What does 'accurate' mean?

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Right or correct.

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What does 'resilient' mean?

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Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a simile?

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

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What does 'ominous' mean?

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Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

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What is context clues?

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a recipe card?

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A card that provides instructions and ingredients for preparing a dish.

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What does 'ample' mean?

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More than enough; plentiful.