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frnesse

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(n)skill and cleverness shown by how someone

hadles a sltuation syn renent selicay

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odious

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describes something that

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incessant/incessantly

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something doing something over and over and over

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nocturnal

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describes something that is active at night

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5
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protagonist

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the central character or hero

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antagonist

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a person or force that opposes the protagonist

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7
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plat

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the mean story

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conflict

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problem

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irony

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A.situational-when something other then what is
expected to happen occurs.
B. dramatic- when the reader or audience knows more
about a situation than a character.
C. verbal-when a person says or writes something,but means something else

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symbolism

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when an object stand for something greater then

itself

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palpable

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able to be touched or felt

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disarming

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(of manner or behavior) having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.

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tangible

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percentile by touch.

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analytical

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relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning

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futile

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incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

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condone

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accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue

17
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peril

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serious and immediate danger.

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recalcirtrant

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

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suposition

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an uncertain belief.

20
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clamororus

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making a loud and confused noise

21
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abashed

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cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

22
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despondent

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

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concur

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be of the same opinion; agree

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barrage

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a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.

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ingrained

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(of a habit, belief, or attitude) firmly fixed or established; difficult to change

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plod

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walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

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ostentatious

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characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.