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Wit & Wisdom Grade 6 Module 2 Vocabulary

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myth
A traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society.
genre
A category or type of literature (or of art, music, etc.) characterized by a particular form, style, or content.
monomyth
hero's journey
archetype
a very typical example of a certain person or thing
darma
doing one's moral duty in this life so that the soul can advance in the next life
context
The background information, circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text.
sequence
the order in which things happen or should happen
mentor
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
structure
the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work
theme
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
precise
exact
threshold
the entrance to a new space
arête
excellence
hubris
excessive pride or self-confidence
humility
lack of pride; modesty
pacing
the movement of a literary piece from one point or one section to another
dialogue
Conversation between characters
narration
writing that tells a story
inner monologue
When the author allows us access into the thoughts of a character.
translation
telling a story in a new language or form
persist
to continue despite difficulty
influence
having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others
divine
related to a god; supremely good or beautiful
loophole
a small opening that offers a means of defense or escape
sage
a wise person
avatar
A representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form.
epic
A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
karma
The belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life.
preservation
the act or process of saving
cosmic
relating to the universe
integrity
honesty, decency
hostile
unfriendly; antagonistic
vulnerable
open to attack
ally
friend, loyal helper
cunning
Cleverness; slyness
fierce
very strong or violent
atone
to make up for
avenge
to seek revenge
grave
very serious
champion
to defend or support
valiant
brave, courageous
abide
to remain; continue; stay; endure
tempest
a violent storm
notorious
famous for something bad
mobilized
to put into motion
stymied
stopped by an obstacle
manipulative
good at influencing other people do what they want
extensive
covering a large area
rampage
violently angry and destructive behavior
revived
brought back to life
odyssey
a long, adventurous voyage; a quest
quest
the act of searching for something
wits
intelligence
comrade
Friend; ally; partner
desperate
having an urgent need or desire
lumbered
moved clumsily or heavily
stagger
to move unsteadily
wretched
miserable
treacherous
dangerous
oath
a solemn promise
pine
to yearn intensely; to languish; to lose vigor
mockery
ridicule; make fun of
jubilant
extremely joyful, happy
triumphant
having won a battle or contest; victorious
wrecked
destroyed; ruined
destitute
extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter
fervently
passionately
ruefully
regretfully
clamored
shouted noisily and insistently
loathed
feel intense dislike or disgust for
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