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9th Grade
09/23/2010

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forshadowing
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the use of hints or clues to suggest actions to come
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plot
Definition
the story line
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exposition
Definition
backround information that the needs to know to understand the story; characters are introduced; setting is described; conflict is set up
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person vs. person; person vs. society; person vs. nature; person vs. himself
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conflict
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rising action
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complications to the topic that get greater in intensity
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climax
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the point of highest intensity in a story; the point where the conflict will finally be resolved
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falling action
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action following the climax; winds everything down to a resolution of the conflict; starting to bring closure to the story
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setting
Definition
time and place of the action
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characterization
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how a writer develops and reveals a character
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indirect characterization
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physical discription; character's actions; words or reactions of other characters
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point of view
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the angle from which the story was told
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1st person
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told by a character in the story; uses "I"
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3rd person limited
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told by a character who is not a character in the story and can only see through one character's eyes; he only knows what one character see's and feels; uses he or she
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3rd person omniscient
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told by a character who is not a character in the story, but knows the thoughts of all or most characters, an all knowing narrator; uses she or he
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theme
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a controlling idea behind a story, usually and expression of a point of view about life
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symbol
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a concrete object representing something else, often an idea
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flashback
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a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) in an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story
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liege
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fuedal lord entitled to allegience and service
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ignominy
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disgrace, dishonor, or shameful
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peerless
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no equal; matchless; incomparable
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redress
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compensation, the setting right of what is wrong
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paramour
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a lover especially with a married person (adultery)
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errant
Definition
deviating from the regular or proper course, erring or straying
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calumny
Definition
false statement designed to injure someone (reputation)
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indict
Definition
to accuse of a crime
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loath
Definition
unwilling or reluctant; to hate
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acquiesce
Definition
to agree; submit; comply
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succor
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to aide or assist
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disdain
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to treat with contempt, despise, or scorn
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craven
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cowerdly
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irate
Definition
angry or enraged
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peril
Definition
injury; loss, destruction, risk of being in dange, great risk
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chastise
Definition
to punish, discipline, or scold someone
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impetuous
Definition
to act rashly (w/out thinking)
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gallant
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brave spirited, noble minded, chivalrous
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courtiers
Definition
attendant at a Sovereign's or royal court
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laymen
Definition
a person who is not a member of the clergy
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boisterous
Definition
gruff, loud, rowdy
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trifles
Definition
something that has little importance or significance
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mantle
Definition
a loose sleeveless cloak or cape
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mantle
Definition
a loose sleeveless cloak or cape
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ermine
Definition
the white fur of a weasel
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folly
Definition
a foolish action
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commended
Definition
to commit to the care of another
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prudent
Definition
wise in handling practical matters
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vespers
Definition
a bell rung in the evening for religious services
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haunch
Definition
hind quaters of an animal or person
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staccato
Definition
notes performed in an abrubt sharp, or clear-cut manner
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trestles
Definition
a beam held up by two pairs of legs and used as support
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boorishly
Definition
un-mannered, crude, insensitive
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ardently
Definition
passionetly; eagerly
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wimple
Definition
woman's head covering (headcloth) drawn and fold about the chin
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prelate
Definition
church dignitary
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wanton
Definition
immoral or unchaste
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threadbare
Definition
old shabby worn-out clothing
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benefice
Definition
paid job in the church
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secular
Definition
nonreligious; pertaining to worldly things
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sanguine
Definition
cheerfully optomistic; confident
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tempest
Definition
violent windstorm with rain and hail
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benign
Definition
kind or gentle disposition
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ribald
Definition
vulgar or offensive language
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solvent
Definition
able to pay all debts
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choleric
Definition
extremely irritable or easily angered
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lecherous
Definition
given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity; lustful
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eunuch
Definition
a man with no testicles
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