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ELA- Semester 1 Flashcards

1
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Alliteration

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the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

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Aphorism

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A saying that teaches something

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Figurative Language

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refers to words or phrases that are meaningful, but not literally true

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Flashback

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a memory from a past time

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Foreshadow

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to hint to what’s to come

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Imagery

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Visually descriptive language

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Irony

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the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite typically for humorous or emphatic effect

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blissful

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happy

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prominent

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leading

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demise

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death

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philosophy

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system of beliefs

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gingerly

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carefully

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alienation

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isolated

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cynical

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distrustful or pessimistic

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intrusive

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unwelcome; coming without invitation

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communal

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shared

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murky

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dark and heavy

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exuberance

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extreme joy

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teeming

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swarming with

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exertion

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physical or mental effort

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snarled

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snapped; growled

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disillusioned

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dissatisfied

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23
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supplements

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nourishment

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24
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inherent

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intrinsic; existing as an essential characteristic

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25
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serenity

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being calm

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facade

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outward appearance; face or front

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27
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Why is Morrie an optimist?

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He feels he’s lucky because he has time to say goodbye.

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28
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What illness is Morrie told he has?

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ALS

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29
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How does Morrie react to being called a prophet?

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He doesn’t really agree, he’s just happy his words meant something

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30
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Who does the Pride of the Yankees speech come from?

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Lou Gehring

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31
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When does Mitch realize that is time with Morrie is running out?

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After he lifted him from his wheelchair to his recliner

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32
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How does Morrie feel about the tape recorder that Mitch brings?

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He wants someone to hear his story.

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33
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Morrie feels people are too involved in what?

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Materialistic things, the culture

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34
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What are Morrie’s and Mitchs’s thoughts on spirituality?

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Morrie likes spirituality by default, Mitch doesn’t (thinks it’s touchy-feely)

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35
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How did Morrie become a teacher?

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He didn’t want to take advantage of others, it was by default.

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36
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What did Morrie learn was the only antidote to poverty?

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education

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37
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How did Morrie confront his mother’s death?

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He tried to ignore it

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38
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Morrie’s reaction to Mitch’s thesis is an example of what?

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the tension of opposites

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39
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What nickname does Mitch give Morrie?

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Coach

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40
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What is sometimes a part of Morrie’s morning routine?

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grieving and crying

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41
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How does Morrie feel when it comes to crying?

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it’s perfectly okay

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42
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Morrie talks about the alienation of youth, the need for connectedness and the need to be…

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“fully human”

43
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How does Morrie feel a person gets meaning into their life?

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loving others, community, and creating something that gives purpose and meaning to life

44
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Which side wins when it comes to the tension of opposites?

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love

45
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What does Morrie say is the cause of unhappiness?

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The culture does not let people feel good about themselves.

46
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How and why is Morrie considered a bridge?

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He’s not fully alive, but not dead, he’s “in-between”

47
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Where does the last class take place?

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Morrie’s home

48
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What do you call the philosophies that Morrie writes down?

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aphorisms

49
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What drives Mitch’s frantic work pace?

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His past; he fears he will die young like his uncle

50
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What is the subject in Morrie’s last class?

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Meaning of life

51
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How does the book get its name?

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Mitch’s Tuesday visits with Morrie

52
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What career does Mitch want to pursue when he graduates from college?

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musician

53
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What unusual event does Morrie hold at his house?

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a living funeral

54
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What disease does Morrie have?

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ALS

55
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What effect does the Vietnam War have on the sociology department?

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gave students passing grades (antiwar)

56
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Who wrote the quote, “love each other or perish”?

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Auden

57
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How does Morrie want to die?

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peacefully

58
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What theory does Morrie want Mitch to use?

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tension of opposites to learn to detach

59
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What makes Morrie become emotional?

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thinking about leaving his kids

60
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What is the foundation which people may stand on according to Morrie?

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family

61
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What does Morrie say about people who wish they were younger?

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they have an unfulfilled life

62
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Where does Morrie pick to be buried?

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on a hill by a pond

63
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How has Mitch changed as the book goes on?

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he has a different POV about everything, and enjoys life more

64
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What did Morrie want on his tombstone?

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‘A teacher to the last’

65
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How does Morrie say you get meaning into your life?

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By devoting yourself to others, and to a purpose

66
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What are Morrie’s thought on money and power?

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He doesn’t feel they are a substitute for tenderness.

67
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What does Morrie feel does not promote a meaningful life?

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money

68
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What show did the interviews with Morrie?

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Nightline

69
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Did Morrie dress up for his interviews? why?

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He didn’t because he didn’t think death was embarrassing.

70
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What does Morrie say about status, envy, and an open heart?

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Status will just lead to people being envious, an open heart will make you equal between everyone.

71
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What does Morrie say about culture?

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Reject it and make your own!

72
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Where does Mitch’s last class with Morrie take place?

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Morrie’s house

73
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When the course was over, what would Mitch be doing?

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attending a funeral

74
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Why is Mitch’s frantic work pace driven by his past?

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After his uncle’s death, he worked so much to try and be “happy”.

75
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What was Mitch’s culture?

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work

76
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Mitch and Morrie talked about the alienation of youth and the need to be..

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fully human

77
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What has Morrie been trying to get Mitch to do?

A

cry

78
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What is Morrie’s reaction to Mitch’s thesis?

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tension of opposites

79
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How was Mitch confronting Morrie’s death?

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ignoring it

80
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What does the food represent after Charlotte tells Mitch how much Morrie can’t eat?

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all the things Morrie can no longer enjoy

81
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When Morrie “lost his battle”, and someone was wiping his behind, what did that mean?

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Morrie had reached a turning point in his disease.

82
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Once Mitch realizes that Morrie is unable to eat the food he brings, what does he then start to do for Morrie?

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Mitch helps Morrie with his physical needs.

83
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Does this course operate like most college courses?

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No

84
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What show caught Mitch’s ear that led him to Morrie?

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Nightline

85
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Describe Mitch and his younger brother.

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Mitch and his brother are very different.

86
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What does it mean about life being circular?

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Something is always being born or dying

87
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What were Morrie’s thoughts about rules of the community?

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He thought you should follow the ones that make sense and keep you safe.

88
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juxtaposition

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two things being seen or placed together with contrasting effect

89
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metaphor

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describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea, or make a comparison (doesn’t use like or as)

90
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motif

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a recurring story element with symbolic significance

91
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point of view

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a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

92
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repetition

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repeating something that has already been said or written

93
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simile

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describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea, or make a comparison (uses like or as)

94
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subjective

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based on or influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or tastes

95
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symbol

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a shape, sign, etc. to represent

96
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gaunt

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lean, skeletal, emaciated

97
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ambivalence

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mixed feeling

98
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envious

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jealous

99
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commandeered

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take control of

100
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normalcy

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normal, usual

101
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teeming

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swarming

102
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egotistical

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selfish

103
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facade

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a sort of disguise from the real thing

104
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How is Mitch different from other college students?

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Mitch is younger; he left high school a year early.

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