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30 Cards in this Set
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Conflict
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both internal and external problems imposed on characters
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Motif
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reappearing object, phrase
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Symbol
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person, place, or thing that stands for something
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Allusion
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reference to a piece of pop culture, literature, person, place, or a piece of artwork.
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Allegory
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A story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities.
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Tone
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attitude
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Irony
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A contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens
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Point of view
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who's tell the story
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Theme
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the message the author is trying to convey
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Imagery
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word or phrase that appeals to the senses
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Aberrant
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distortion from what is normal
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Arbitrate
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a negotiation process or alternate dispute resolution; a compromise
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Assuage
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to make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to satisfy
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Auspicious
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given or being a sign of future success
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Austere
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harsh; stern; plain
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Cynical
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Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
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Grudgingly
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unwilling, reluctant
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Inclement
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unpleasantly wet or cold
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Innate
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inborn, hereditary
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Inordinate
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exceeding reasonable limits
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Modicum
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a small amount, a bit, a scrap
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Myopic
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nearsighted
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Nebulous
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in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy, clear, undefined, vague
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Pastoral
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referring to the country; peaceful
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Precedent
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an example, standard, model
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Taciturn
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reserved or uncommunicative in speech
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Tirade
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long abusive speech
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Vapid
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offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
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Vehement
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showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate
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Venerable
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aged and wise
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