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simile |
A simile involves comparing one thing to something else.
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metaphor |
A metaphor is saying something is something else.
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tragedy |
Her sudden death was a great tragedy.
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propaganda |
The spreading of ideas and information - giving only the government's opinion.
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recruitment |
Recruitment is when you join the army.
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Volunteer |
Who will volunteer to help me?
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gruesome |
The gruesome monster leapt towards me.
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dangerous |
Chlorine gas is very dangerous.
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horrific |
If something is horrific, it makes you feel fear and disgust. The ceremony in 'The Lottery' is horrific.
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traumatic |
For a child the death of a pet can be traumatic.
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