Jargon Journal: Winter Candle

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What does the word 'calamity' mean?

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A calamity is a noun that refers to a disaster or a serious event that causes damage or distress.

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What part of speech is 'gnarled'?

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'Gnarled' is an adjective that describes something that is twisted or knotted.

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Which word does NOT belong: quietly, silent, clattered, whispered?

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'Clattered' does NOT belong because it describes a noise, while the others describe quiet actions.

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What is the meaning of 'adjective'?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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Which word does NOT belong: gnarled, fresh, new, straight?

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'Gnarled' does NOT belong because it describes something twisted, while the others describe something that is not twisted.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What does 'silent' mean?

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'Silent' means not making any sound.

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What is the meaning of 'verb'?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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What does 'whispered' mean?

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'Whispered' means to speak very softly, often so that only a few people can hear.

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What is an example of a calamity?

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An example of a calamity is a natural disaster like a hurricane or earthquake.