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flashback
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a device in the narrative of a motion picture, novel, etc., by which an event or scene taking place before the present time in the narrative is inserted into the chronological structure of the work.
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irony
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the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
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foreshadowing
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To present an indication or a suggestion of beforehand
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propaganda
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information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc
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bias
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a particular tendency or inclination, esp. one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice.
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Circumnavigate
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to sail or fly around; make the circuit of by navigation: to circumnavigate the earth
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circumference
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the outer boundary, esp. of a circular area; perimeter: the circumference of a circle
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predict
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to declare or tell in advance; prophesy; foretell: to predict the weather; to predict the fall of a civilization.
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verdict
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Law. the finding or answer of a jury given to the court concerning a matter submitted to their judgment.
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chinook
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a member of a formerly numerous North American Indian people originally inhabiting the northern shore of the mouth of the Columbia River and the adjacent territory.
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