Vocab flashcard @20-40

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What is an autobiography?

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A work that attempts to tell a person's entire life story, written by that person.

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Define alliteration.

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The use of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of closely placed words.

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What does it mean to undulate?

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To move in waves or with a smooth, wavy motion.

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What is tranquility?

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The condition of being free from disturbance; calm and serene.

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Define immortality.

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The condition of having eternal life.

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What literary device involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds?

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Alliteration.

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How does an autobiography differ from a biography?

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An autobiography is written by the person themselves, while a biography is written by someone else.

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What is the significance of tranquility in literature?

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Tranquility often represents peace and calmness, contrasting with chaos or conflict.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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Sure! 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore' is an example of alliteration.

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What are some synonyms for undulate?

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Wave, fluctuate, ripple.