Reading Review

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She was as graceful as a gazelle.'

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What does the word 'lofty' mean?

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The word 'lofty' means high or elevated in position, status, or expectations.

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What is the role of a mediator?

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A mediator is a person who helps resolve conflicts and promotes communication between parties, acting as a peacemaker.

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to a root word to change its meaning. It can be a prefix (added to the beginning) or a suffix (added to the end).

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning, such as '-ing' in 'running'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, 'happy' is a synonym for 'joyful'.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. For example, 'hot' is an antonym for 'cold'.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.