December 18 Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a proverb?

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A short, catchy phrase that expresses a true or useful idea.

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Who is an immigrant?

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A person who comes from one country to another in hopes of having a better life.

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What is alliteration?

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Using the same sound at the beginning of each word.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two different things that does NOT use like or as.

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What is imagery in literature?

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A literary craft technique where the author uses sensory details to create a picture in the mind of the reader.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central topic, subject, or message within a story.

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What is a refugee?

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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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What is sensory detail?

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Words that describe how things look, sound, smell, taste, or feel.