Christmas Carol Key Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Ostracise
A
To exclude themselves from a societal group
2
Q
Asyndetic listing
A
A long list separated by commas
3
Q
Polysyndetic listing
A
A long list separated by conjuctions
4
Q
Antithesis
A
A polar opposite of something
5
Q
Biblical allusion
A
A reference to the bible
6
Q
Misanthropic
A
Not likeable
7
Q
Didactic
A
Instructional
8
Q
Philanthropy
A
Desire to help others through charitable donations
9
Q
Purgatory
A
Place or state of suffering before reaching heaven
