9th Grade ELA L4

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What does the word 'prominent' probably mean?

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important

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What does the word 'sustain' probably mean?

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support

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What does the word 'thrive' probably mean?

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flourish

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What does the word 'tome' probably mean?

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book

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What does the word 'pioneered' probably mean?

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developed

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What is the definition of 'context'?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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What does 'figurative language' refer to?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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

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What is 'foreshadowing'?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.