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NAME a set phrase inspired by sea travel that is used when something is completely new and not previously described or experienced.
to navigate uncharted waters
NAME a phrase used to say 'to cause' starting with 'to give...'
...rise to
COMPLETE: Scientists hope that data from the probe will p_____ the w_____ for a more detailed exploration of Mars.
pave / way
NAME 4 literary devices that can be used to write a speech.
Repetition/anaphora, alliteration, rethorical questions, the rule of 3, hyperbole...
NAME 8 linkers to express contrast.
But, however, nevertheless, despite, in spite of, while, in contrast to, although, even though, on the contrary, whereas...
NAME a synonym of "because of" staring with the letter O.
owing to
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? Despite the weather being awful, he walked to work.
CORRECT!
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? Despite the weather was awful, he walked to work."
INCORRECT!
CORRECT OR INCORRECT: In spite studying for months, Monica did not pass the state exam.
INCORRECT!
NAME an idiom used to say that something can act in two ways, often with one negative and one positive effect.
a double-edged sword
NAME a phrase used to express that something is made easier to understand, because more information is known about it.
to shed (new) light on
COMPLETE WITH AN IDIOM: That was an out-of-place-comment, you are just adding ____ to the ____.
fuel / fire
NAME 5 connectives to add information.
Moreover, furthermore, plus, also, too, what's more...
COMPLETE: Playing videogames can improve your p______-s_______ skills.
problem-solving
ADD A PREFIX AND SUFFIX AND COMPLETE: It's almost impossible to find a jury who are  __prejudic__  by pre-trial publicity.
unprejudiced
COMPLETE WITH AN IDIOM: This matter is a ____  in a ____ ; it is an argument about nothing.
storm / teacup
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