Huck Finn Vocab

Question 1

Satire

Answer 1

(Noun) a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule. It intends to improve humanity by criticizing it’s follies and foibles.

Question 2

Realism

Answer 2

(Noun) the faithful representation of reality or verisimilitude in literature

Question 3

Naturalism

Answer 3

(Noun) a literary genre that started as a literary movement late 19th century literature, film, theater, and art. It is a type of extreme realism. This movement suggested the role of family background, social conditions, and environment in shaping human character

Question 4

Verisimilitude

Answer 4

(Noun) likeness to truth and reality

Question 5

Aristocracy

Answer 5

(Noun) the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.

Question 6

Yarn

Answer 6

(Noun) a lone or rambling story, especially one that is implausible

Question 7

Ornery

Answer 7

(Adj.) bad-tempered and combative

Question 8

Temperance

Answer 8

(Noun)

1. Abstinence from alcohol
2. Moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking

Question 9

Careen

Answer 9

(Verb) to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction

Question 10

Haughty

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(Adj.) arrogantly superior and disdainful

Question 11

Contrite

Answer 11

(Adj.) feeling it expressing remorse penitence; affected by guilt

Question 12

Benefactor

Answer 12

(Noun) a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

Question 13

Providence

Answer 13

(Noun)

1. The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
2. Timely preparation for future eventualities; prudence; foresight