Exploring Vocabulary Through Context

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What does 'melancholy' mean?

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Deep sadness or gloom.

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How does a soliloquy enhance understanding of a character's motivations?

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It reveals the character's private thoughts and dilemmas, deepening the audience's insight into their motivations.

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Which sentence best uses the word 'narrative'?

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The narrative of the novel was confusing at times.

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What is an example of a 'precept' in daily life?

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Following the rule 'treat others as you wish to be treated'.

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What is something that could be described as 'superfluous'?

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An extra paragraph that repeats information already given.

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Define 'context' in relation to vocabulary.

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The circumstances or setting in which a word is used, helping to clarify its meaning.

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What is the purpose of a 'metaphor'?

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To make a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', enhancing understanding.

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Explain the term 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What does 'foreshadowing' mean?

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

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What is a 'symbol' in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.