Week 2 Flashcards

1
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Juxtaposition

A

When two things are placed side to side for comparison or contrast.

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2
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Narrator

A

The person telling the story

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3
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Atmosphere

A

The emotional mood created in a literary work.

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4
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Admonition

A

A firm warning or reprimand

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5
Q

Anguish

A

Excruciating suffering or pain

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6
Q

Apprehensive

A

Fearful about something that might happen

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7
Q

Aptitude

A

Quickness in learning and understanding intelligence

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8
Q

Assuage

A

Make an unpleasant feeling less intense

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9
Q

Chastise

A

To discipline

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10
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Relinquish

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Voluntarily give up

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