Vocabulary+Cards


 * Remembering Types of Definitive Sentences**

**Direct Definition: (DD)**
 * 1) Underline vocabulary word.
 * 2) Circle synonym.

**Contrast: (CON)**
 * 1) Underline vocabulary word.
 * 2) Circle contrast phrase.
 * 3) Circle antonym.

**Example: (EXAM)**
 * 1) Underline vocabulary word.
 * 2) Circle clue.
 * 3) Circle clue.
 * 4) Circle clue.


 * Writing Good Definitive Sentences **

Refuge: (n) shelter or protection from danger or trouble

A **//direct definition//** sentence uses a synonym of the word to make the meaning of the sentence clear.

Ex. Many people in dangerous situations in foreign countries seek **refuge**, **or protection**, in their country’s embassy.

A **//contrast sentence//** uses an antonym, and a contrast phrase, to show the contrasted meaning of the word.

Ex. The little boy sought **refuge** under the tree in the lightning storm, but he **did not know** that being beneath a tree was **the most dangerous place** to be, since lightning is attracted to tall objects.

An **//example sentence//** contextualizes (or puts the word in its proper context) to makes its meaning clear. (Three clues)

Ex. **At the height of the storm** **we** took **refuge** **under the awnings of the building**.
 * Creating Definitive Sentence Flashcards **

//Front:// //noun//
 * **Refuge**

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//Back://
 * Antonym & Synonym

Definition:

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