Blancaflor Vocabulary

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What does 'detected' mean?

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To discover or notice something.

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What does 'assuring' mean?

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Making someone feel certain or sure about something; the same as 'guaranteeing'.

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What is personification?

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A type of figurative language where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What does 'pursuit' mean?

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The act of chasing or seeking something.

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What does 'previous' mean?

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Coming before or earlier.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is gratitude?

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A feeling of thankfulness or appreciation.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.