Academic Vocabulary-2 Flashcards

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protagonist

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leading character or one of the major characteristics in a drama, movie, novel, etc.

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characterization

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writer reveals the personality of a character

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visualize

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form a mental image of

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mood

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literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions

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insightful

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having or showing an accurate and deep understanding

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sketch

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a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture

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foreshadowing

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be a warning or indication of (a future event)

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flashback

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a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story

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analysis

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detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation

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literary

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concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form

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inference

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a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

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setting

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the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place

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