War Horse - Vocabulary Week 3

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What does 'experience' mean in the context of gaining understanding?

Back

To gain understanding through adversity or challenge.

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What is an example of 'awareness'?

Back

Being able to perceive subtle details.

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How is 'crescendo' used in music and literature?

Back

To describe a gradual increase in intensity.

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How is 'visceral' used in describing physical detail?

Back

To describe something violent.

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What does the word 'abhor' mean?

Back

To hate something intensely.

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What does 'adversity' mean?

Back

A difficult or unpleasant situation.

Front

What is the meaning of 'perception'?

Back

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

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How can 'intensity' be described in emotional terms?

Back

The strength or force of a feeling or emotion.

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What does 'abstract' mean in literature?

Back

Concepts or ideas that are not tangible or concrete.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.