english u4
providence
God or nature as a protecting power that causes an outcome or a designated fate
shift
a change in the speaker's point of view in a text
conflict
a difficulty or problem in a story
sequel
a literary piece that continues from a previous work
infidel
a negative term for a person who does not have similar religious beliefs or none at all
moral dilemma
a problem of right or wrong that is difficult to solve in one's mind
natural selection
a scientific theory about organisms and survival traits
parable
a short tale with symbolism used to teach values
allegory
a story that exposes truth about institutions or humanity through symbolism
shroud
a white burial cloth
moral
a wise saying of common principles for living
euphemism
a word used that is less severe than the original intent
compliant
agreeable
concurred
agreed
hierarchy
an arrangement based on leaders and subordinates
cliffhanger
an event in a story where there is no resolution
drama
an intense or exciting event; also, a play or show
aura
atmosphere
barrage
bombardment
poigant
causing an extreme effect of distress or sadness
dynamic characters
changing characters
accosted
confronted
assail
critisize
blighted
destroyed
Cocaphony
discordant sound
antipathy
dislike
alacrity
energy
ascendancy
governing control
abhorred
hated
internal
having to do with mental decisions or beliefs
external
having to do with the physical
apt
inclined
apathy
indifference
callous
insensetive
epiphany
insight
adamant
insistent
acumen
knowledge
erudite
knowledgeable
didactic
morally instructive
affected
not genuine
abberation
oddity
antagonist
person or thing that opposes the main character
cajoled
persuaded
copious
plentiful
round characters
realistic characters who develop in the story
assuage
satisfy, make peace
adept
skilled
resolution
the answer or the solving of a problem
epilogue
the ending of a story that reveals what happens to the characters
climax
the height of suspense where a problem is solved
protagonist
the main character
plot
the major events in a story
divulged
told
aspired
tried
static characters
unchanging characters
abstruse
unclear
flat characters
underdeveloped characters who are simple and unchanging
dire
urgent
attenuated
weakened, reduced
