Lesson 10 Flashcard with Figurative Language

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What is the definition of biology?

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Biology is the science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals.

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What is a synonym for 'antibiotic'?

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A synonym for 'antibiotic' is 'penicillin'.

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What does biodegradable mean?

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Biodegradable refers to something that is capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, like 'hummed' in 'The car hummed as it started'.

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What is a synonym for 'biography'?

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A synonym for 'biography' is 'life story'.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the definition of a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that means the same thing as another word.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more engaging way.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.