| Term | Definition |
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| hyperbole | a figure of speech that uses an incredible exaggeration, or overstatement for effect. |
| simile | a comparision using like or as |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which something is described as though it is something else |
| personification | A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes |
| alliteration | the repetition of sounds, most often consonant sounds, at the beginning of words. |
| onomatopoeia | the use of words that imitate sounds |
| symbolism | something that is used to represent a greater idea |
| mockery | humorous or satirical mimicry; ridicule, contempt, or derision |
| saber | a heavy, one-edged sword |
| implacable | not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified |
| errands | short trips that you take to do something |
| prodigy | a person, esp. a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability |
| squint | partly close one's eyes |
| gall | to vex or irritate greatly |
| dour | extremely serious and stern |
| cremate | to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire, esp. as a funeral rite |
| behest | a command or directive |
| startle | to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm. |
| mangle | alter so as to make unrecognizable |
| blunt | having a broad or rounded end |
| pending | awaiting conclusion or confirmation |
| acquire | to come into possession or ownership of |
| unfathomable | difficult or impossible to understand |
| hue | color or tint |
| sage | wise |
| rogue | a dishonest or worthless person |
| incredulous | unwillingness to believe; indicating or showing disbelief |
| nonchalant | having an air of indifference |
| glint | a momentary flash of light |
| aghast | struck by shock or terror |
| contemptuous | manifesting or feeling scorn; dislike |
| countenance | facial expression |
| array | to dress or decorate with impressive attire |
| shun | to purposefully ignore |
| impulse | sudden, involuntary action |
| emerge | to come forth into view or notice |
| valiant | possessing valor, brave |
| rafters | one of the sloping beams that hold up a roof. |
| gesture | motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling |
| allusion | a reference to something well-known |
| anatagonist | character of force that comes into conflict with the protagonist |
| climax | the high point or turning point in a plot |
| conflict | struggle between two opposing forces |
| denouement | parts of a story occuring after the resolution |
| exposition | introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation |
| falling action | conflicts begin to be resolved |
| inciting incident | the event that begins the conflict |
| plot | series of connected events that tell a story |
| protagonist | the main character of a literary work |
| resolution | The point at which the conflict ends or is resolved |
| rising action | the conflict builds, intensifies, or worsens |
| setting | The time and place of a literary work |
| theme | the central message about life in a literary work |
| nyscate | conference for educators |
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