Rosie Revere, Engineer Selection and Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is personification?

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

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What does it mean to hide your ideas from others?

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Hiding your ideas from others means not sharing your thoughts or creations because you might be afraid of what others will think.

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What is an engineer?

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An engineer is a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, structures, or public works.

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What does it mean to be a dynamo?

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A dynamo is a person who is full of energy and is very good at what they do.

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Why might someone be excited about a flying invention even if it crashes?

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They might be excited because it was able to fly for a short time, showing that the idea has potential.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a cheese-copter?

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A cheese-copter is a fictional flying machine made of cheese, created by Rosie in the story.

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What does it mean to dream of becoming something?

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To dream of becoming something means to hope or aspire to achieve a certain goal or profession in the future.

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What is the importance of sharing ideas?

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Sharing ideas can lead to collaboration, feedback, and improvement, helping to make ideas better.

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What is the role of encouragement in pursuing dreams?

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Encouragement helps people feel supported and motivated to pursue their dreams and ideas.