Chapter 3 Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Simile

A

comparison of two unlike things using the word like, as, than, or resembles

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Metaphor

A

compares two like things without the words like, as, than, or resembles

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3
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Analogies

A

comparison between two things to show ho they are alike

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4
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Idioms

A

commonly used expression that is not literally true

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5
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Narrative Poetry

A

poems that are written to tell a story

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6
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Theme

A

what a piece of literature reveals about people and life

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7
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Galleon

A

large sailing ship

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8
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Claret

A

purplish red like claret white

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9
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Plaiting

A

braiding

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10
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Ostler

A

person who takes care of horses

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11
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Coveted

A

envied

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12
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dissever

A

separate

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13
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detain

A

hold back; delay

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14
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vainly

A

uselessly; without result

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15
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unrequited

A

not returned in kind

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16
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parched

A

very hot and dry

17
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intently

A

with great concentration