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What does the term 'devour' mean?
What does the term 'devour' mean?
- To swallow or eat up hungrily (correct)
- To leave food uneaten
- To eat slowly and carefully
- To cook food thoroughly
Which of the following best describes 'drowsy'?
Which of the following best describes 'drowsy'?
- Very alert and focused
- Full of energy
- Excited and enthusiastic
- Half-asleep and sleepy (correct)
What does 'theme' refer to in literature?
What does 'theme' refer to in literature?
- The time and place of the story
- The moral, central message, or lesson (correct)
- The sequence of events in the story
- A detailed description of characters
What is meant by 'setting' in a narrative?
What is meant by 'setting' in a narrative?
Which option best defines 'illustration'?
Which option best defines 'illustration'?
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Vocabulary Definitions
- Devour: To greedily or hungrily consume food or resources; suggests intense appetite.
- Drowsy: A state of being half-asleep or sleepy; often associated with lack of attention.
- Eager: Exhibiting strong interest or enthusiasm; demonstrates a proactive approach or desire.
- Enormous: Refers to something that is extremely large or significantly exceeds average size.
- Contribute: To provide a part of a total; implies collaboration or collective effort.
Literary Elements
- Mood: The emotional atmosphere that the author creates through language and imagery; influences readers’ feelings.
- Setting: The time and place in which a narrative unfolds; crucial for context and understanding the backdrop of events.
- Illustration: Visual representation in a book; enhances understanding and engagement with the text.
- Theme: Central message or moral of a narrative; often conveys important life lessons such as perseverance, honesty, or bravery.
- Plot: Sequence of main events in a story; outlines the structure of the narrative and guides the reader through the storyline.
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