Quiz #3 Flashcards

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Root(s)

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-vinc- vincere: to conquer
-val- valere: to be strong

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  1. Ambivalencie (noun)
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the existence of conflicting thoughts or feelings at the same time

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Avail (noun)

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use, benefit, or advantage

“of no avail”

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Equivalent (adjective)

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equal

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Evaluation (noun)

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¹ the process of judging something
² the result of judging something

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Evince (verb)

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to show emotion (emotion must be stated)

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Invalid (adjective)

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not in affect; worthless

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Invaluable (adjective)

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having great value; priceless

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Prevail (verb)

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win; triumph (over/against) [superior in strength)

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Valedictory (¹ adjective, ² noun)

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¹ bidding farewell
² a farewell speech

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Vanquish (verb)

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to win; triumph [defeat/overcome]

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12
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LIT TERMS

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Five Lit Terms

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13
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Comedy

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story w/happy endiny

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Conflict

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interplay between opposing forces

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Connotation

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the feeling or attitude associated w/a word, related to but quite distinct from it’s literal meaning

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Denotation

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literal meaning of a word

17
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Dialogue

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direct presentation of conversation between characters