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Word Meanings

gilded covered or highlighted with a thin layer of gold

sapphires precious gemstones of various colors, typically blue, pink, or
yellow

benevolent showing kindness and goodwill

migration seasonal movement of animals or birds from one region to
another
garret a small, often cramped, attic room, especially one under the

roof of a house
vantage a position or place affording a good view of something

proclamation an official public announcement or declaration

downtrodden oppressed or treated unfairly by those in power
empathy the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

person
benevolence an act of kindness or goodwill

profound very great; that you feel very strongly

pedestal the base on which a statue stands
intensified to become or to make something stronger

Assess Yourself

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. What was the statue of the Happy Prince made of?

(a) Gold

(b) Silver
(c) Bronze

2. Why did the Swallow decide to stay with the Happy Prince?
(a) The Swallow was in love with the Happy Prince.

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