MOD 1 - disecting a book Flashcards

1
Q

define front cover

A

the first thing you see when you pick up a book

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2
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title page

A

repeats the title and author of the book

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3
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copyright

A

the legal part of the book that ensures that no one copies it

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4
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dedication

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where the author dedicates the book to someone

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5
Q

table of contents

A

a list of what is inside the book

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6
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prologue

A

gives additional knowledge before reading the story

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7
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chapters

A

divide a novel into different events

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8
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epilogue

A

is a short chapter that comes at the end of the novel, it may tell you what happens next

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9
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back cover

A

it has the summary of the book to get readers interested

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10
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abnormally

A

not normal/ typical

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11
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amnesiac

A

a person suffering from memory loss

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12
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Ampoules

A

a small glass containing medicine

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13
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Assuaged

A

to lessen pain

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14
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Aversion

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an averting or turning away

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15
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bamboozle

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to fool someone

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16
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child prodigy

A

a young person who is at the same level as an adult

17
Q

cross species

A

a combination of different species

18
Q

discreetly

A

carful about what one says or does

19
Q

droned

A

make continuous and monotone humming

20
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excruciating

A

subject to mental anguish or torment

21
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furtive

A

done in a stealthy manner

22
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gaunt

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thin and boney

23
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insulated

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set apart/ detached from the rest

24
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pathetic

A

arousing pity

25
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psychiatrist

A

a doctor whom specializes in mental health

26
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rebuke

A

address in severe and sharp disapproval

27
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shoal

A

a school of fish

28
Q

tethered

A

fastened or chained to a certain area

29
Q

vial

A

small bottle containing liquid

30
Q

villainous

A

criminal behavior