Vocab Short Stories 2 Flashcards
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Allegory
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When the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about life and humanity or for a Political or historical situation
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Vignette
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A short, descriptive episode or scene that can stand on its own as a piece of writing.
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Anagoge
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A spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage form Scripture
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Forestall
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To act before (someone else) in order to prevent something
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Idioms
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A form of language that is spoken in a particular that uses its own grammar, words, and pronunciations
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Countenance
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A person’s expression
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Fusillade
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A large number of shots that are fired very quickly
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Tableau
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A depiction of a scene usually presented on a stage by silent and motionless costumed participants.
