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33 Cards in this Set
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Devoid |
Without |
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Solitude |
State of being alone |
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Vengeance |
Revenge |
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Scheme |
Secret Plan |
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Foreshadowing |
Hinting at a future event |
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Context |
circumstances or facts that surround a particular event or situation |
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Negation |
the act of denying or nullifying |
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Archetype |
a character, symbol or something else that is common to human's experiences in all kinds of culture and that occurs frequently throughout literature |
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Imagery |
the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses |
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Mood |
-literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions -the form of the verb that shows the manner in which a thought is expressed |
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tone |
an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience |
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Diction |
style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or writer |
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Diffuse |
calm it down, make sure it doesn't escalate |
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strewn |
to let fall in separate pieces or particles over a surface... scatter or sprinkle |
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Basting |
to sew with long, loose stitches as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made |
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Rivet |
a metal pin for passing through holes in 2 or more plates or pieces to hold them together |
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Tremor |
involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement, a fit of trembling |
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Indicative Mood |
verbs that indicate a fact or opinion |
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Imperative Mood |
Verbs that express a command or request |
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Interrogative Mood |
Verbs that ask a question |
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Conditional Mood |
Verbs that express something that hasn't happened or something that can happen if a certain condition is met |
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Subjunctive Mood |
Verbs that describe a state that is uncertain or contrary to the fact ( creates a no mood) |
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Nuance |
subtle difference or small change |
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Appositive |
noun or noun phrase that gives further explanation of noun next to it |
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Coherence |
clear and orderly presentation of ideas, flows wel |
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Flounce |
to move in a lively or bouncy manner |
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Reel |
to turn round and round, whirl |
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Vigilance |
alert watchfulness |
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Impediment |
obstacle, something that holds you back |
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Consternation |
sudden amazement that results in dread/confusion |
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Paraphernalia |
accessories or equipment |
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Interminably |
seeming to have no end |
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stoutly |
bravely, strongly (feels strongly) |
