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Monday, November 29, 2010

The boy in The Striped Pajamas - Word Glossary

          Word 1: Sarcasm - A harsh way of speaking; similar to irony.

Example: "How interesting," said Gretel sarcastically because she had             recently had a birthday and turned thirteen and thought that sarcasm was the very height of sophistication.

          Word 2: Extraordinary - Very unusually remarkable

Example: "How extraordinary," he muttered, before turning away.

          Word 3: Naive - Showing an obvious lack of sophistication or understanding

Example: "Bruno is an extremely naive boy; he has no absolutely no idea!"

          Word 4: Compassionate - Showing kindness and empathy

Example: "You see that boy Shmuel? He shows compassion towards others."


          Word 5: Commandant - A high-ranking military official used in Germany.

Example:"When you meet Commandant Braun, you must treat him with utmost respect."

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