A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning
inference
a character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
antagonist
a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result (saying one thing but meaning another)
irony
the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text
protagonist P-R-O-T-A-G-O-N-I-S-T
mentally prepare (oneself) to do or face something difficult
S-T-E-E-L
Defiant of authority, disobedient to orders
insubordinate
Something concrete that represents something abstract
symbol
a group of words without a literal meaning (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light
idiom
a character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
A-N-T-A-G-O-N-I-S-T
A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning
I-N-F-E-R-E-N-C-E
A reason given to justify an action - usually a false reason or excuse
pretext
mentally prepare (oneself) to do or face something difficult
steel
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
lavish
difficulties; misfortune
A-D-V-E-R-S-I-T-Y
A reference to something else - usually historical or literary
A-L-L-U-S-I-O-N
The most successful point or peak
pinnacle
best or most favorable
optimal
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
anecdote
a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result (saying one thing but meaning another)
I-R-O-N-Y
a group of words without a literal meaning (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light
I-D-I-O-M
A reference to something else - usually historical or literary
allusion
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
pensive
the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
enmity
rise and fall irregularly in number or amount
F-L-U-C-T-U-A-T-E
The most successful point or peak
P-I-N-N-A-C-L-E