Match the definition to the word. 1. leeward a type of fish found in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian islands 2. aku a group of many islands 3. expository lowest noncommissioned rank in the US army between a private and sergeant 4. profusely writing that explains factual or technical information 5. narrative side or part sheltered from wind 6. corporal the second largest island in the state of Hawaii 7. Maui writing that tells a story or tale 8. archipelago generously; freely

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Adriel Lloyd

2 May, 03:01

Match the definition to the word. 1. leeward a type of fish found in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian islands 2. aku a group of many islands 3. expository lowest noncommissioned rank in the US army between a private and sergeant 4. profusely writing that explains factual or technical information 5. narrative side or part sheltered from wind 6. corporal the second largest island in the state of Hawaii 7. Maui writing that tells a story or tale 8. archipelago generously; freely

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Keaton Bowers · Answer 1

1. Leeward - side or part sheltered from wind.

2. Aku - a type of fish found in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian islands.

3. Expository - writing that explains factual or technical information.

4. Profusely - generously; freely.

5. Narrative - writing that tells a story or tale.

6. Corporal - lowest non-commissioned rank in the US army between a private and sergeant.

7. Maui - the second largest island in the state of Hawaii.

8. Archipelago - a group of many islands.

Explanation:

1. Leeward is the side or part of land that faces the side away from the wind. Like supposing there's a mountain, if the wind comes from the right side, then the leeward side is the left side of the mountain.

2. Aku is a type of tuna that is found in the Hawaiian islands. It is also known as skipjack tuna. They constitute an important part of the dietary elements of the people around the Pacific Islands like Hawaii and Japan.

3. Expository is is a form of writing that is meant to give a description of the thing written about. It is meant to expound / explain in detail the very thing / issue talked about.

4. Profusely means to do something in a great degree / in great lengths. It is also used in words which suggest something is done excessively.

5. Narrative is a form of writing where the account of events or even related events are being told by the narrator. It is basically story telling.

6. Corporal is a rank or status in the US army that is lower than a sergeant but higher than a private.

7. Maui is a small island in the Central Pacific, which is a part of the Hawaiian archipelago. It is the 2nd largest of the Hawaiian islands and is also a favorite tourist destination.

8. Archipelago is a group of islands that may be close to one another. These scattered islands may or may not be in chains but they are relatively close to one another. One such example is the Hawaiian islands.