Vocabulary Assessment Flashcard #2 Module 1

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What does 'transport' mean?

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To move something from one place to another.

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What does 'transplant' mean?

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To move an organ from one body to another.

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What does 'figurative' mean?

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Symbolic; not literal.

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What is a 'rhyme'?

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A repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used in poetry.

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What does 'sympathetic' mean?

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Showing compassion or understanding towards someone else's situation.

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What is the meaning of 'imagery'?

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Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What does 'infinitely' mean?

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Without limits; endless.

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What is a 'valve'?

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A device that controls the flow of a fluid or air in a system.

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What is the purpose of a 'meter' in poetry?

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To measure the rhythm and pattern of sounds in a line of verse.

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What does 'literal' mean?

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Taking words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.