Chapter 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Simile
A
comparison of two unlike things using the word like, as, than, or resembles
2
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Metaphor
A
compares two like things without the words like, as, than, or resembles
3
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Analogies
A
comparison between two things to show ho they are alike
4
Q
Idioms
A
commonly used expression that is not literally true
5
Q
Narrative Poetry
A
poems that are written to tell a story
6
Q
Theme
A
what a piece of literature reveals about people and life
7
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Galleon
A
large sailing ship
8
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Claret
A
purplish red like claret white
9
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Plaiting
A
braiding
10
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Ostler
A
person who takes care of horses
11
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Coveted
A
envied
12
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dissever
A
separate
13
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detain
A
hold back; delay
14
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vainly
A
uselessly; without result
15
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unrequited
A
not returned in kind
