what does strode mean

Strode is a past tense version of stride, which means a confident walk. "The man had a strong stride-" This just means a man walked with courage and confidence.

how can you learn from fiction?

Most fiction authors incorporate little lessons into their books/stories. The lessons are usually sentimental, like how Harry Potter is about not giving to evil temptation and family. I suppose you could argue that fiction doesn't teach a lessons but the Star Wars fandom would easily enjoy debating on that. Authors usually just write their books in form of heroes learning something good. Little lessons for the people who read the books.

Hi! I was getting ready for a test, and I thought this would be helpful, but I do not understand how this will help with my studies. Can someone please explain? Thanks

just read and move on that's what I did

how can you learn from fiction?

you can learn life lessons that can help you

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5th grade reading & vocabulary

Course: 5th grade reading & vocabulary > Unit 1

Lesson 1: Building knowledge

Imaginative Worlds: unit vocabulary

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This is a list of some useful and interesting words you'll find in this unit. You probably know some of them already, while others might be new to you.

Take some time to get to know them all before you get started!

Word: alternative
(adjective)

Definition: unusual, different
Sample Sentence: The tunnel led Jaxon to an alternative land full of magical flowers.

Word: conjure
(verb)

Definition: to make something appear using magic
Sample Sentence: The wizard was able to conjure a forest in the middle of the dry desert.

Word: conspire
(verb)

Definition: to plan with someone to do something that is damaging
Sample Sentence: “I do not wish to conspire with the enemy and put my village in danger!” declared Marissa.

Word: courageous
(adjective)

Definition: brave
Sample Sentence: The courageous elf traveled through the dangerous forest to bring the life-giving plant to the giant.

Word: existence
(noun)

Definition: the state of being real
Sample Sentence: Dr. Gerard found tracks to prove the existence of the mountain yeti.

Word: extraordinary
(adjective)

Definition: unusual, unexpected, strange
Sample Sentence: Planet Plox had an extraordinary landscape filled with purple rocks, sulfur vents, and ten-foot tall cone-like flowers.

Word: glisten
(verb) - Definition: sparkle, shimmer - Sample Sentence: The mermaid’s silver tail glistened in the sun.

Word: haunting
(adjective)

Definition: disturbing, troubling
Sample Sentence: The goblin gave his evil dog a haunting nod before he set him loose in the castle courtyard.

Word: intently
(adverb)

Definition: closely, carefully
Sample Sentence: Quentin stared intently at the sleeping giant as he quietly tiptoed out of the room.

Word: intricate
(adjective).

Definition: complex, elaborate
Sample Sentence: The intricate floral details in the carpet made Sari feel like she was walking in a field of flowers.

Word: jubilant
(adjective)

Definition: joyful
Sample Sentence: The bells rang out in jubilant song the morning of the fairy ball.

Word: mocking
(adjective)

Definition: scornful, sneering
Sample Sentence: “Have you even started building your flying car?” Zander asked in a mocking tone.

Word: perplexing
(adjective)

Definition: puzzling, confusing.
Sample Sentence: Tyrone couldn’t find his way out of the perplexing underwater maze.

Word: precise
(adjective)

Definition: exact, specific
Sample Sentence: “We must hover at the precise vortex, or we will miss our only chance to get to the Roberon galaxy,” said the ship’s commander.

Word: relinquish
(verb)

Definition: surrender
Sample Sentence: The dwarf queen had to relinquish her crown when a neighboring clan took over her kingdom.

Word: strode
(verb)

Definition: walked in a confident way (past form of stride)
Sample Sentence: The centaurs strode into the restaurant and immediately ordered heaping plates of food.

Word: vivid
(adjective)

Definition: bright, colorful
Sample Sentence: The unicorn palace has vivid pools filled with blueberry, raspberry, and lemon-flavored sparkling water.

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