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1. A conversation's subject
2. A central idea, moral, or message of an essay, paragraph, movie, book, or video game; often about life, society, or human nature, a theme is implied, timeless, and universal |
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1. Being accurate to the original in life
2. A style of art using accuracy
3. A sensible or pragmatic state |
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| 1. The standard, perfect example, or prototype |
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1. An object representing a quality
2. A sign representing an object or group of persons |
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1. A recurring structure, contrast, or literary device in a written or artistic work that repeats itself, to reinforce the theme; whereas the theme is presented through text, the motif is presented through recurring elements that represent an idea (colors, objects, situations)
2. A recurring design |
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| 1. Using symbols—figures or representations—to convey a message, idea, or theme |
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1. An ideal place
2. A place of social flawlessness |
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| 1. A protagonist in a novel or play who is lacking in the traditional qualities needed to be a hero/heroine |
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| 1. In a story, the most intense, peak moment of the story that is the key turning point in the plot |
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| 1. A man/woman of noble character who performs a gallant act |
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1. A proponent
2. The lead character in a book or play whom we follow, cheer on, and grow to love (hero) |
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1. An adversary or opponent
2. In a story, the adversary against the protagonist |
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| 1. In a story of play, the conversation of a character to another |
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| 1. In a story or play, the conversation that a character has with him or herself, inside his or her head, usually written in italics to represent the self-nature of the word or words |
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| 1. The liberty taken by a writer or artist that allows him or her to stray from conventional form, in order to make a point and construct a desired effect for the audience |
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1. A character in a novel or play, including the narrator voice
2. An assumed identity
3. In psychology (Jung), the mask or personality that we put on for the public |
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| 1. Statement of formal and elaborate high praise in a public writing or in a speech (tribute) |
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1. Dishonest, deceitful, and deliberately misleading
2. Fake (false) |
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| Solace (n/v used with object) |
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1. Something giving comfort, consolation, or support in sadness [n]
2. Giving comfort, consolation, or support in sadness consolation [v] |
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| 1. Famous, well-known, usually a good reputation or distinguished but sometimes notorious |
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1. Complete (absolute)
2. Grim
3. Harsh
4. Severely plain or simple |
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1. Pleasant and satisfying in taste (savory)
2. Agreeable |
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1. Passionate (fervent)
2. Extremely eager and enthusiastic
3. Fierce
4. Fiery hot |
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1. A rectangular slab-shaped piece at the base of a pier, column, or baseboard
2. Ground-level stones at the base of a wall of a house or building
3. A flat base on which something is placed
4. A protruding block at the base and side of a doorframe |
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