Pushing Up the Sky Vocabulary

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What is a language?

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A system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of written and spoken words.

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What does it mean to poke someone?

Back

To jab or prod someone lightly with a finger or an object.

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Who is a narrator?

Back

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or movie.

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What are antlers?

Back

The branched horns that are found on the heads of male deer and some other animals.

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What does overhead mean?

Back

Above or higher than something else.

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Can you name a type of language?

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Examples include English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin.

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What is the role of a narrator in a story?

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To provide the audience with information about the characters and events.

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What do antlers look like?

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They are typically branch-like and can vary in size and shape depending on the species.

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What is an example of poking?

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Gently pushing someone with your elbow to get their attention.

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Why do stars twinkle overhead?

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Stars appear to twinkle because of the Earth's atmosphere, which causes the light to bend.