vocab quiz 3 Flashcards
A group of individuals, most of whom are the same approximate age, having similar ideas, problems and attitudes.
generation
the look or expression of the face
countenance
a poetic measure; arrangement of words in regularly measured, patterned, or rhythmic line of verses
meter
the pattern of recuttent stong and weak accents
rhythem
when a character goe through an internal struggle with themselves over with is right
internal conflict
characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved
demure
to yield to the wishes or whims of someone
indulge
figurative language when the sound of the word suggests its meaning
onomatopoeia
figurative language where a comparison is made not using “like” or “as”
metaphor
property that woman bring at her husband at marriage
dowry
continually
incessantly
very unhappy
disconslate
a very poor person
pauper
lack of things ended for happy, healthy life
privations
much too high in price
exorbitant
to harass, pester, badger, bother, vex, annoy
beleaguered
extermely self disciplined and servere
ascetic
a low wall or railing
parapet
a sudden attack on ones physical well being
paroxysm
indifferent, calm
stoically