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31 Cards in this Set
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Proximity |
(N) Closeness |
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Platitude |
(N) Overused or obvious remark |
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Bewilderment |
(V) Puzzled |
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Affirm |
(V) Confirm |
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Implausible |
(Adj) Not possible |
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Serenity |
(N) Calm |
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Predatory |
(N) Calm |
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Predatory |
(V) To prey on others |
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Ordinance |
(N) Order/ Command |
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Conscientous |
(V) Conscious of complete work |
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Immediacy |
(N) Quick |
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Devout |
(Adj) Focused |
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Monotonous |
(Adj) Lacking variety |
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Profound |
(Adj) Deep meaning |
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Amnesty |
(N) Pardoned for crime in exchange for information |
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Volition |
(V) Act of making a choice |
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Intangible |
(Adj) Cannot touch |
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Reservoir |
(N) Body of water |
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Reticent/ Reticence |
(N) Trait of being uncommunicative |
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Laxity |
(Adj) Laziness, careless |
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Negligence |
(N) Careless actions |
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Symbolism |
Object that represents something |
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Theme |
Message |
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Irony |
Actual outcome differs from what is expected |
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Imagery |
When the author describes vividly and the reader can picture it |
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Dynamic Character |
A character that changes |
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Allusion |
A direct or indirect reference to a significant person, event, time, etc. |
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Static Character |
Character that doesn't change |
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Naturalism |
Harsh environments that a character goes through |
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Foreshadowing |
Feeling that forewarns an event in the future |
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Realism |
Depiction of life as most people live it |
