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1
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Define prefix AB

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away from

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Define prefix ALTER

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another

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Define prefix ANTE

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before

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Define prefix DE

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down, down from

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Define prefix EPI

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upon

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Define prefix E

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out of

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Define prefix OB

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against

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Define prefix CIRCUM

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around

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Define prefix CON

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with, together

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Define prefix SUPER, SUR

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above

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Define prefix DIA

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through

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Define prefix RETRO

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backwards

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Define prefix PER

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through

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Define prefix SUB

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beneath

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Define prefix TRANS

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across

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Define Impervious

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Unable to be affected

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Define Deference

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Act or practice of yielding to another’s authority

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Define Purported

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Claimed as true, but probably false

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Define Introspective

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Contemplating one’s own thoughts and feelings

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Define Phenomenon

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A fact or event which can be observed and/or documented.

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Define Epiphany

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A moment of great insight; revelation

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Define Sycophant

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A person who flatters; a yes-man

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Define Adherent

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A follower of a person or idea

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Define Incoherent

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Not able to be understood; nonsensical

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Define Complacent

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Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

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Define Docile

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Easily taught; submissive to instruction

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Define Intemperate

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Lacking moderation; severe or extreme

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Define Deflect

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To cause to turn aside or away

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Define Revert

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To fall back into an old condition

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Define Reprobate

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A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel

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Define Reprove

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To scold or criticize

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Define Confer

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To discuss something with someone else; consult

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Define Inference

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A conclusion not directly provided by evidence, but able to be drawn from the facts at hand.

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Define Sacrilege

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An act against a holy person or place

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Define Proficient

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Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of

36
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Define Expound

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To explain or discuss in detail

37
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Define Destitute

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Having no money; poor

38
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Define Retrospective

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Looking backward over a period of time

39
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Define root DUC/DUCT

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to lead

40
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Define root TOM

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to cut

41
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Define root MIT/MIS

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send

42
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Define root FER

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to carry, to bring

43
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Define root TORT/TORQ

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to twist

44
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Define root ONUS/ONER

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burden

45
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Define root PHAN

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to appear, to show

46
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Define root SOLU/SOLV

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to loosen, to solve

47
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Define root STIT/STAT

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to stand

48
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Define root GRAT

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pleasing, earning thanks; thankful

49
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Define root FLEX/FLECT

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to bend

50
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Define root CIS

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cut, kill

51
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What is a myth?

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A myth is a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

52
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What are creation myths?

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Creation myths are supernatural myths-religious stories of explanations that describe the beginnings of humanity, earth, life, and the universe.

53
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What are humanity myths?

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Humanity myths explain concepts such as why we die, where we go after we die, and why we have to die.

54
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What are natural disaster myths?

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Natural disaster myths give us an understanding of how natural forces are part of Earth’s and the universe’s ongoing processes.

55
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What are animal and plant myths?

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Animal and plant myths demonstrate that animals and plants have a symbolic function. Certain qualities are associated with certain species.

56
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What are hero and trickster myths?

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Hero and trickster myths explain a time of change.

57
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Who wrote the Odyssey?

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Homer wrote the Odyssey.

58
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What is an epic?

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Epics are long poems that contain a central heroic figure and have a vast setting that often covers the entire world.

59
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What is an epithet?

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An epithet is a repeated description of a person or thing often times used to meet rhyming requirements.

60
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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”.

61
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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a warning or indication of a future event.

62
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What are flashbacks?

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Flashbacks are sudden, vivid memories of the past.

63
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What happens in Penelope’s dream?

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In Penelope’s dream, her 20 pet geese are all killed by a single eagle. Aethon interprets the dream as Odysseus (eagle) killing all of Penelope’s suitors. (Geese)

64
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What are archetypes?

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Archetypes are universal symbols recognized by all.

65
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When was William Shakespeare born?

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He was born on April 23, 1564.

66
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What does C.S.Q.T stand for?

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It is a format of writing and the acronym stands for “Claim, Set-Up, Quote, and Tie-In”.

67
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What does S.O.A.P.S stand for?

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It stands for Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, and Strategies.

68
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What is Pathos and Logos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion. Logos is an appeal to logic and reason.

69
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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that informs your reader of what you intend to argue, prove, refute, describe, or explain.

70
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What does F.R.I.E.S stand for?

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It stands for Facts, Reasons, Incidents, Examples, and Statistics. These are all types of supporting details.

71
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How is the conclusion of an essay written?

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The first sentence should restate the thesis and reaffirm the points you made in your essay. The remainder is based on the introduction.

72
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What is Odysseus’ fatal flaw?

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His fatal flaw is Hubris (pride).

73
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What is Macbeth’s fatal flaw?

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His fatal flaw is ambition.

74
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Innocent?

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Strengths - Trust, optimism, loyalty

Weaknesses - Fear of abandonment

75
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Orphan?

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Strengths - Independence, empathy, and realism

Weaknesses - Fear of being exploited or victimized

76
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Warrior?

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Strengths - Courage, discipline, and skill

Weaknesses - Fear of powerlessness and impotence

77
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the caregiver?

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Strengths - Compassion, generosity

Weaknesses - Fear of selfishness and ingratitude

78
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Seeker?

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Strengths - Autonomy, ambition

Weaknesses - Fear of conformity and becoming entrapped

79
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Destroyer?

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Strengths - Humility, acceptance

Weaknesses - Fear of annihilation

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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Lover?

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Strengths - Commitment, passion, ecstasy

Weaknesses - Dreads loss of love, fears disconnection

81
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Creator?

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Strengths - Creativity, identity, vocation

Weaknesses - Fear of inauthenticity

82
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Ruler?

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Strengths - Sovereignty, responsibility, competence

Weaknesses - Fear of chaos and loss of control

83
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Magician?

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Strengths - Personal power

Weaknesses - Fear of transformation in a negative direction

84
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Sage?

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Strengths - Skepticism, wisdom, nonattachment

Weaknesses - Fear of deception

85
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Fool?

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Strengths - Joy, freedom, liberation

Weaknesses - Fear of nonaliveness

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