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What is it called if we meet and I say 'Hi'?
What is it called if we meet and I say 'Hi'?
salutation
What do you call it if you ask me how I feel?
What do you call it if you ask me how I feel?
consideration
What is it called if we stop and talk awhile?
What is it called if we stop and talk awhile?
conversation
What do we call it if we understand each other?
What do we call it if we understand each other?
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What is the term for arguing, screaming, and fighting?
What is the term for arguing, screaming, and fighting?
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What do we call it if later we apologize?
What do we call it if later we apologize?
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What is it called if we help each other home?
What is it called if we help each other home?
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What do all these 'ations' added up make?
What do all these 'ations' added up make?
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If I say this is a wonderful poem, is that exaggeration?
If I say this is a wonderful poem, is that exaggeration?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts of "Ations" by Shel Silverstein
- Salutation: Greeting someone with a word or phrase, as in saying "Hi."
- Consideration: Asking how someone feels, demonstrating care and awareness of others' emotions.
- Conversation: Engaging in dialogue, indicating a mutual exchange of thoughts and ideas.
- Communication: Understanding between individuals, showing effective transfer of information and emotions.
- Altercation: Conflicts that occur through arguing, yelling, or fighting, highlighting negative interactions.
- Reconciliation: The process of apologizing after a dispute to restore harmony and relationship.
- Cooperation: Assisting each other, underscoring the importance of working together for mutual benefit.
- Civilization: The culmination of various social interactions ("ations") that contribute to societal development and progress.
- Exaggeration: Reflecting on the subjective nature of opinions about art, hinting at individual interpretations of a poem's value.
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Explore the key concepts and terms from Shel Silverstein's poem 'Ations' through these flashcards. Each card features a word from the poem along with its definition, helping you understand the essence of communication. Perfect for poetry lovers and students studying Silverstein's work.
