The Ransom of The Red Chief Flashcards
1
Q
Diatribe
A
Bitter, abusive criticism
2
Q
Ransom
A
Payment demanded for the release of a person or property
3
Q
Apparition
A
A sudden or unusual sight
4
Q
Undeleterious
A
Harmless
5
Q
Philoprogenitiveness
A
Love for one’s own children
6
Q
Foil
A
A character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits other character
7
Q
Trait
A
Distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
8
Q
Bas-relief
A
Slightly raised
9
Q
Provisions
A
Necessary supplies food
10
Q
Break
A
A thick grouping of trees
11
Q
Court plaster
A
Adhesive cloth covering cuts and catches
12
Q
Magic-lantern views
A
Slides
13
Q
Dassant
A
Dare not
14
Q
Reconnoiter
A
To seek information about an enemy’s whereabouts
15
Q
Sylvan
A
Like woods or forests
