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The Secret Message
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| attracted | drew the attention of |
| dazzling | bright; stunning |
| fabric | material; cloth |
| greed | selfishness; a want to have more than you need |
| honest | truthful; fair; trustworthy |
| soared | flew up high in the air |
| trudged | walked steadily and slowly |
| requested | asked |
| folktale | the genre of "The Secret Message" |
| Silk Road | The path the merchant caravan travels to India |
| Freedom is more important than riches | The theme of "The Secret Message" |
| Animals belong in their natural habitats | We can learn from this folktale |
| To entertain | The author's purpose for writing this folktale |
| merchant | shopkeeper who sells things |
| bazaar | marketplace |