Chapter 8 Summer of the Mariposas Vocabulary
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What does the word 'brush' refer to?

  • A type of hair accessory
  • A pile or covering of broken branches (correct)
  • A tool for painting
  • A cleaning utensil

    • What does the word 'affluent' mean?

  • Average income
  • Struggling
  • Poor
  • Rich, wealthy (correct)

    • What does the term 'forensic' refer to?

  • Methods of teaching
  • Related to finance
  • Scientific methods used to investigate crimes (correct)
  • Describing artistic methods

    • What does 'imperative' mean?

    <p>Extremely necessary; vitally important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'incoherent' mean?

    <p>Unclear, confusing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'figurative language'?

    <p>Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Brush
      Refers to a natural accumulation of broken branches, often found in wooded areas. Can serve as shelter for wildlife or be used in fire prevention strategies.

    • Affluent
      Indicates a state of wealth and prosperity. Often used to describe individuals, families, or communities with significant financial resources and high living standards.

    • Forensic
      Pertains to scientific techniques employed in crime scene investigations and legal matters. Includes methods like DNA analysis, toxicology, and fingerprinting, crucial for solving crimes and legal disputes.

    • Imperative
      Denotes something that is essential or crucial. Indicates urgency in action or importance in understanding, often applied in decision-making scenarios.

    • Incoherent
      Describes communication that lacks clarity and is difficult to understand. Can refer to both spoken and written forms, often resulting from emotional distress or poor organization.

    • Figurative Language
      Encompasses expressions that convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation. Utilized in poetry, literature, and speech to evoke emotions, create imagery, or emphasize a point through devices like metaphors and similes.

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