16 Questions
What does it mean to have a premonition?
To have a vision before an event
If a painting has a meditative quality, what does it imply about the viewer?
The viewer becomes calm
What does the saying 'desperate times call for desperate measures' mean?
In tough times, people should take drastic actions
Which word can be used as a synonym for 'profound'?
Intense
What does it mean when a person is undergoing a hallucination?
Experiencing an illusion
What is the opposite of 'desperate' in the saying 'desperate times call for desperate measures'?
Hopeful
What is the central idea of the passage?
The job of a medical reporter in presenting accurate and dramatic information
What is the meaning of the word 'infinitive'?
A verb form that functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb
What is the figure of speech used in the sentence 'Mary’s voice is music to my ears'?
Metaphor
What does the word 'predatory' mean in the context of the passage?
Harmful and aggressive
What is the opposite of an 'adversary'?
Ally
How is Mary's voice described in the sentence 'Mary’s voice is music to my ears'?
Pleasing and harmonious
In what context might someone behave in an adversarial manner?
When opposing or challenging others
What does it mean if a problem is described as 'irresolvable'?
Unable to be resolved or settled
'And it seems to me you lived your life like a candle in the wind.' is an example of which figure of speech?
[Simile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simile)
'My alarm clock yells at me to get out of bed every morning.' is an example of which figure of speech?
[Personification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personification)
Study Notes
Premonition and Perception
- Having a premonition means having a feeling or sense that something is going to happen, often without any logical explanation.
- A painting with a meditative quality implies that it induces a calm, peaceful, and reflective state in the viewer.
Idioms and Expressions
- 'Desperate times call for desperate measures' means that in situations of extreme urgency or crisis, unconventional or extreme actions may be necessary.
- The opposite of 'desperate' in this context is 'hopeful' or 'optimistic'.
Figures of Speech
- The sentence 'Mary’s voice is music to my ears' is an example of a metaphor, where one thing is compared to another without 'like' or 'as'.
- The sentence 'And it seems to me you lived your life like a candle in the wind' is an example of a simile, where two things are compared using 'like' or 'as'.
- The sentence 'My alarm clock yells at me to get out of bed every morning' is an example of personification, where an inanimate object is given human-like qualities.
Vocabulary
- A synonym for 'profound' is 'deep' or 'intense'.
- 'Predatory' in a context means harmful or exploitative, often referring to behavior or actions that take advantage of others.
- The opposite of an 'adversary' is an 'ally' or a 'friend'.
- A problem described as 'irresolvable' means that it cannot be solved or settled.
Hallucinations and Voices
- A hallucination is a sensory experience where someone perceives something that is not actually there.
- Mary's voice is described as being 'music to my ears', implying that it is soothing and pleasant to listen to.
- Someone might behave in an adversarial manner in a competitive or conflicting situation, such as in a debate or negotiation.
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