Vocab words #4 Flashcards
written symbols representing objects or ideas
ideographs
to show respect by kneeling and touching the ground with the forehead
kowtow
completely unfocused or in total disorder
chaotic
place or thing that offers welcome or relief
oasis
elaborately detalied
intricate
song of praise
anthem
person seeking favors
petitioner
feelings of well-being
euphoria
a violent storm
tempest
where the main character undergoes a struggel
conflict
the ending of a story
resolution
a large covered porch
piazza
an attic
Garret
parallel beams used to hold up a roof
joists
the highest point of tension in a story
climax
the act of citing or quoting a reference to an author
citation
the introduction of the setting and characters in a story
exposition
the plan of action in a story
plot
the main statement of what the paper is about
thesis
absolutely
definitely