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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 2 - 2F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2F in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "alliteration", "chamber", "earnestness", etc.

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the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device

Ex: The advertising sloganalliteration made it memorable and catchy .
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analogy
[noun]

a comparison between two different things, done to explain the similarities between them

Ex: analogy between a bird ’s wings and an airplane ’s wings helped students understand flight .
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assonance
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the use of similar vowels close to each other in nonrhyming syllables as a literary device

Ex: His writing style assonance to add harmony to his prose .
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euphemism
[noun]

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

Ex: In polite conversation , people might use euphemism ' restroom ' or ' bathroom ' instead of ' toilet ' to refer to a place where one can relieve themselves .
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hyperbole
[noun]

a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

Ex: The politician 's speech was rife hyperbole, promising to " solve all of society 's problems overnight " if elected .
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metaphor
[noun]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

Ex: Her speech was filled with metaphors that moved the audience .
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a word that mimics the sound it represents

Ex: The use onomatopoeia adds vividness and immediacy to descriptive writing .
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a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas

Ex: She personification to depict the flowers as dancing in the breeze .
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simile
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a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

Ex: The poet 's use of simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .
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chamber
[noun]

a private room that is mostly used as bedroom

Ex: Guests were forbidden from entering the chamber without permission .
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sensation
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a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body

Ex: sensation of the soft sand beneath her feet was relaxing .
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immediately or without delay

Ex: The response to the emergency was swift on the instant.
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bent
[Adjective]

having a curve or inclination in a specific direction

Ex: The metal ruler was bent, affecting the accuracy of measurements .
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singular
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exceptionally unique, remarkable, or noticeably different from the norm in a good way

Ex: The discovery of the rare artifact was a singular moment in the archaeologist's career.
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hue
[noun]

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

Ex: The autumn leaves turned a hue of red and gold .
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to willingly accept or welcome someone or something into one's home or surroundings

Ex: They were honored receive the mayor at their gathering .
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to please
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to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others

Ex: Don't worry about what others think; just please yourself when making decisions about your career.
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to wonder
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to experience a sense of awe or admiration for something

Ex: She paused wonder at the beauty of the starry night sky
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to pray
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to ask or request something politely or earnestly

Ex: prayed to be forgiven for his mistakes , hoping for reconciliation .
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the quality of being serious, sincere, and focused in attitude or behavior

Ex: earnestness in his voice showed his genuine concern .
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to steal
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to move in a secretive or sneaky manner

Ex: The cat tried steal across the garden to catch the bird .
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