Tears of a Tiger Vocab 1st Half

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What does it mean to insure someone?

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To secure or protect someone against loss or harm.

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How would you define dense in a literary context?

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Difficult to understand or follow due to complexity.

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What does it mean to convert something?

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To cause it to change in form, character, or function.

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What is a vice?

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An immoral or bad habit or practice.

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What does it mean to enhance something?

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To intensify, increase, or improve the quality of it.

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What is the significance of vocabulary in understanding literature?

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Vocabulary helps in comprehending themes, character motivations, and plot developments.

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How can context clues help in understanding the meaning of a word?

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Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.

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What is the role of figurative language in literature?

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Figurative language enhances descriptions and conveys deeper meanings beyond the literal.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and themes.

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How can one improve their vocabulary?

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By reading widely, using new words in context, and studying word roots and affixes.