english lesson 2 vocab Flashcards

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transgress

A

to break a rule or boundary

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2
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lithe

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having a long or flexible body

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3
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saccharine

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artificially sweet

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4
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aloof

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emotianally uninvolved

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5
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traverse

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to travel across or through

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6
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the way a writer reveals information about a character

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characterization

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7
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things told to us

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direct characterization

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8
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things we conclude or infer

A

inderect characterization

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9
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long, stylized narrative poems celebrating the deeds of a national or ethnic hero of legend

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Epic

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Characteristics of an epic hero

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of noble birth
supernatural qualities
vast traveler
unparalleled warrior
cultural legend
humility
battles supernatural forces

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