List 24 &116-120 Flashcards

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pathetic

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ADJ

arousing pity or compassion

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callow

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ADJ

immature; lacking adult maturity

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inexplicable

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ADJ

difficult or impossible to explain

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reproach

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an expression of blame or disapproval

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pious

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ADJ

having or showing reverence for God.

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Static Character

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Characters who change little or not at all in a story

EX: in the lion king, scar is static

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Style

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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

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Stylistic Devices

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the elements that contribute to style such as diction, attitude, connotation
EX:using diction, syntax, imagery, and tone

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Suspense

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the growing tension and excitement felt by the reader

EX: In shakespeares plays like Othello and RAJ he uses dramatic irony.

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Syllogism

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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

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