And Then There Were None Chapter 1 Test Flashcards
Foreshadowing
hints in a story that give clues as to what will happen later on
Red Herring
A clue that misleads or distracts the audience or reader.
Chekhov’s Gun
An element or object put in a story that seems unimportant but later on is significant to the story.
Plot Twist
a sudden and unexpected change in the direction of a story or situation
Mood-setting
to set a mood to the atmosphere or whole story.
Righteousness
goodness or for the good.
Governess
A women unemployed as a private tutor that teaches and trains a student at their own house.
Secretary
a person employed to handle records, letters or any type of paper work, for another person.
Inquest
A study of facts of a crime such as murder.
Exonerate
To find someone as innocent
Luxurious
Very rich of something
Gravely
Something that is very serious and bad
Illegibly
Impossible to read (can refer to handwriting or language)
Vague
Hard to see
Alibi
a claim that someone was somewhere else during a crime
What did Justice Wargrave take to get to Indian Island?
He took a train which was in first class.