BNB Vocab Review

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Make an idea or feeling known to someone

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convey

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Beyond literal meaning for new insights; writers use figures of speech for effectiveness.

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Figurative language

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"His belly shook like a bowl full of jelly" is a ______, while "his belly is a bowl full of jelly" is a metaphor.

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simile

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Laura's leg pain was ________ her so much that she decided to visit the doctor.

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torturing

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The young man's business began to _____ after the mayor's visit and praise in the newspaper.

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thrive

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Main character in fiction (play, film, novel).

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protagonist

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Character or attitude of a place, writing, or situation...

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tone

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To carry on despite hardships; persevere

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survive