Phantom Tollbooth vocabulary 1

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What does dispute mean?

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Arguments or debates; things that people do not agree on.

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What does diction mean?

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Choice of words in speech or writing.

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What does rhyme or reason mean?

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Having or showing good sense, logic, or meaning.

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What is the meaning of wordplay?

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Playful or clever use of words to create humor.

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What does wisdom mean?

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Accumulated knowledge or learning.

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What is a synonym for dispute?

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Conflict or disagreement.

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What is an example of diction?

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Using formal language in a speech.

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What does it mean to have rhyme or reason in a story?

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The story makes sense and has a logical flow.

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Can you give an example of wordplay?

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Puns or jokes that play with the meanings of words.

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Why is wisdom important?

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It helps in making informed decisions based on knowledge.