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35 Cards in this Set
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(n.) Theme
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the central idea or thesis of a story (may be directly or indirectly stated).
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(n.) Plot
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the organization of incidents in a story.
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(n.) Protagonist
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the most important character (usually in the hero) in a story, play, or narrative.
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(n.) Antagonist
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to major characters in opposition to the hero or protagonist in a story.
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(n.) Toadies
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flatterers
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(v.) Advocate
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support
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(n.) Concord
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agreement
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(n.) Dalliance
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toying or playing around; non-serious involvement.
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(n.) Eulogy
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praise
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(v.) Haranguing
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attacking verbally
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(adj.) Insufferable
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cannot be tolerated
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(adj.) Magnanimous
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generous-minded; big-hearted
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(v.) Peer
(n.) Peer |
(v.) to look closely at
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(adj.) Solicitous
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expressing care and concern
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(v.) Reprimand
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to scold
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(adj.) Tactile
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through the sense of touch
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(n.) Articulation
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1. joining
2. speaking clearly |
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(adj.) Compendious
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containing a lot in a small space
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(n.) Dearth
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shortage
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(adj.) Fawning
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groveling; sucking up to people
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(n.) Husbandry
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careful management of resources
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(n.) Invocation
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prayer
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(n.) Manifesto
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statement of values
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(n.) Pathos
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sadness; stirring the emotions
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(n.) Rancor
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bitterness or bad feeling
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(v.) Squander
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to waste
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(n.) Altruism
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self-sacrifice
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(n.) Discernment
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judgement
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(n.) Enigma
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puzzle
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** (n.) Estrangement
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separation; alienation
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(adj.) Fraudulent
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crooked; intending to deceive
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(adj.) Indomitable
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fearless; impossible to defeat
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(adj.) Manipulative
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deceptive; skillful at handling
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(adj.) Peevishness
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childish sullenness; irritability
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(n.) Etymology
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the history and development of words
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