Question 1

an extreme exaggeration that could not possibly happen

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hyperbole

Question 2

a comparison of two things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"

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metaphor

Question 3

a comparison of two things using "like" or "as"

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simile

Question 4

when a nonhuman thing is given human characteristics

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personification

Question 5

the use of vivid words that form mental pictures and appeal to the five senses

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imagery

Question 6

when events occur that are the opposite of what we expect to happen

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irony

Question 7

feeling excited or anxious about what may happen next

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suspense

Question 8

when the author uses an object or image to represent a larger idea or feeling

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symbolism

Question 9

the author's use of clue to hint what might happen later in the story

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foreshadowing

Question 10

out; or out from within

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ex-

Question 11

opposite or bad

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mis-

Question 12

able to make decisions based on reason, not emotions

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rational

Question 13

able to be defended as correct

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justifiable

Question 14

a moral rule or belief that helps you know right and wrong

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principle

Question 15

carried out; put into effect

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implemented

Question 16

take action to try to stop a dispute or conflict

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intervene

Question 17

purposes for or goals of one's actions

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intentions

Question 18

to gain something by your own effort

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acquire

Question 19

impossible to understand

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unfathomable

Question 20

doing something in a very fast way

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hastily

Question 21

the best of a class

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elite

Question 22

complex or having a lot of knowledge about the world

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sophisticated

Question 23

in a brave or heroic way

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gallantly

Question 24

to talk about something in an excited way

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rave

Question 25

a feeling of dislike toward someone

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contempt

Question 26

with great care or caution

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gingerly

Question 27

to draw back as if in pain

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wince

Question 28

an internal feeling or warning

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premonition

Question 29

a firmly held belief or opinion

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conviction

Question 30

without delay; on time

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prompt

Question 31

striking, notable, heroic deeds; brave and interesting things a person has done

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exploits

Question 32

to send out heat or light

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radiate

Question 33

a sudden, powerful and direct effect

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impact

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