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24 Cards in this Set
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Denotation
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the meaning of the word; the definition
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Connotation
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association of the word
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Scowl
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to look angry by drawing the eyebrows together and frowning
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Quiver
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to shake with a slight,rapid movement
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Ferocity
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extreme fierceness; intensity
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Trudge
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to walk heavily; plod
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Portly
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stout or overweight
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Conviction
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a strong belief; assurdness
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Linger
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to continue to stay; delay leaving
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Bluff
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to mislead or decieve; to fake
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Sheepishly
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with a bashful or embarrassed look
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Characterization
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the methods a writer uses to develop characters
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Folklore
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the stories,traditions,saying,and customs for a society
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Personal Narrative
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a piece of writing that describes and incident and includes a personal response to and reflection on the incident
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Plot
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the sequence of related events that make up a story or novel
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Sensory Details
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words or information that appeal to the 5 senses
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Symbolism
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the use of symbols
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Theme
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the central idea,message,or purpose of a literary work
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Chronological Order
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events occuring in order of time- first to last
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Diverged
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to go or extend in different directions from a common point
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Undergrowth
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low growing plants,shrubs,or young trees beneath trees in a forest
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Claim
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to demand,ask for,or take (something) as one's own
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Trodden
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a past particle of tread
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Hence
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for this reason; therefore
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