Vocab Words Flashcards
Parable
A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth.
Arbitrary
Subject to individual will or judgement without restriction.
Interpretive
Serving to interpret.
Narrative
A story or account of events or experiences whether true or fictional.
Motif
A recurring subject, theme, or idea.
Legend
A nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times.
Problematic
Of the nature of a problem.
Denote
To be a mark or sign of.
Unspecified
Not referred to or stated specifically.
Fictionous
Created, taken, or assumed for the sake of concealment.
Entity
Something that has a real existence.
Explicit
Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated.
Culture
Development or improvement of the mind by education or training.
Didactic
Intended for instruction.
Malevolent
Wishing evil or harm to another.