Flashcard on Teacher and Student Interaction

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What does it mean to 'bite the dust'?

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To 'bite the dust' means to fall or fail, often used humorously to indicate that someone is okay after a fall.

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What is the purpose of playing hide and seek?

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The purpose of playing hide and seek is to have fun by hiding and seeking out others.

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What feeling does spilling something often cause?

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Spilling something often causes embarrassment.

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Why do authors use exclamation points in writing?

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Authors use exclamation points to emphasize strong feelings or excitement.

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What does it mean to be surprised?

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To be surprised means to feel shock or wonder due to something unexpected.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to avoid being seen?

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To avoid being seen means to hide or stay out of sight from others.

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What is the main idea of a poem?

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The main idea of a poem is the central theme or message that the poet wants to convey.

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What does it mean to emphasize something?

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To emphasize something means to give it special importance or attention.

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What is a strong feeling?

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A strong feeling is an intense emotion, such as joy, anger, or surprise.