Personal Narratives Vocabulary

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What does the word 'lugged' mean?

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To carry heavy things with great effort.

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Which word means 'perfectly, without imperfections'?

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Flawlessly.

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What does 'illegal' mean?

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Against the law.

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If someone does something 'flawlessly,' how do they do it?

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Perfectly, without imperfections.

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What does 'excruciating' mean?

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Extremely painful.

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What is a personal narrative?

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A story about a personal experience.

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What does 'vivid' mean in writing?

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Descriptive and clear, creating strong images in the reader's mind.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a narrative?

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To summarize the story and reflect on its meaning.

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What does 'chronological order' mean?

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Arranging events in the order they happened.

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What is a 'theme' in a story?

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The main idea or message of the story.