RI6.4- Word Meaning

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What does the word 'competition' convey?

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The idea of seriousness.

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What is the best definition of 'experimental'?

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Completely new or untested.

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What is an example of figurative language?

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Every person is a unique and individual snowflake.

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What does 'workhorse' mean in the context of cars?

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A dependable machine.

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What is the definition of 'exile'?

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The state of being away from one's home.

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What does the word 'figurative' refer to?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes.

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What is the meaning of 'context'?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or event that help clarify its meaning.

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What does 'denotation' mean?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word.

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What is 'connotation'?

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The ideas or feelings that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

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What does 'metaphor' mean?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.