Vocab Flashcards

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Symbolism

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The practice of representing things by symbols.

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Irony

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The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.

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Juxtaposition

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An act, or instance, of placing close together side by side. Ecspecially for compression or contrast

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Persona

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A narrator or character who gets a different personality than their original.

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Theme

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The plot of the story.

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Malleable

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Capable of being turned and twisted.

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Glint

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Tiny quick flash of light.

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Rescind

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To take back or confiscate

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Forestall

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To stall or prevent

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Vengeance

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To act back or hurt due to past injuries.

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Supine

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Lying on the back

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Peripheral

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Concerned with irrelevant subject of the questions

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Vivisect

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To dissect the body of a living animal.

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Commiserated

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To feel empathy or sorrow for

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