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pathetic
ADJ
arousing pity or compassion
callow
ADJ
immature; lacking adult maturity
inexplicable
ADJ
difficult or impossible to explain
reproach
N
an expression of blame or disapproval
pious
ADJ
having or showing reverence for God.
Static Character
Characters who change little or not at all in a story
EX: in the lion king, scar is static
Style
the elements of language used by a writer that identifys their writing
EX:Shakespeare’s style of iambic pentameter and use of old English that made his plays popular/relate able
Stylistic Devices
the elements that contribute to style such as diction, attitude, connotation
EX:using diction, syntax, imagery, and tone
Suspense
the growing tension and excitement felt by the reader
EX: In shakespeares plays like Othello and RAJ he uses dramatic irony.
Syllogism
system of formal logic that presents two premises (a major and minor idea) that lead to a sound conclusion
EX: all men are mortal–Major
Socrates is a man–Minor
Thereforce, Socrates is mortal–Conclusion