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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| character trait | an adjective that describes a character |
| first person | told from the narrator's perspective |
| personal narrative | a piece of nonfiction writing told in the first person by someone who was involved in the events being described |
| structure | the basic way a story or essay is organized |
| virus | a tiny creature that infects a living organism with a disease |
| chronological | organized in order of time, the order in which something happened |
| infectious | capable of being passed from one person to another |
| isolation | staying away from others |
| first hand account | version of a story or event written or told by a person who actually experienced it. |
| second hand account | version of a story or event written or told by a person who did not experience it, but gathered information from people who did, books, or from other sources. |
| nutrients | food and other substances that help the body grow, heal, and thrive |
| paralysis | being unable to move. |
| iron lung | machine that helps polio patients breathe |