Vocabulary
Maritime
connected with the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc.
The spies conducted a covert operation.
hidden, secretive
hydro
water
The point of view from which a story is told
narrative perspective
Provide a synoynm for talented
Meditation
continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation.
The baseball player's malice toward the umpire was revealed in his spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the umpire's career.
angry, resentful
Cent, centi
100
A conversation between two (or more) characters
dialogue
Provide an antonym for indifferent
passionate, caring, empathic
Precedent
any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.
The girl took solace in knowing that she wasn't the only one who failed the exam.
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
omni
all
The universal message an author wants to convey in a work of fiction
theme
provide a synonym for crass
rude, impolite, uncouth
Dessicate
to dry thoroughly; dry up.
Even though she'd read her supervisor's memo four or five times, she still found his rambling message ambiguous.
Unclear
arbor
tree
List the six major types of conflict
person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. nature, person vs. society, person vs. supernatural, person vs. technology
provide a synonym for obsolete
unimportant, insignificant
Apprise
to give notice to; inform; advise
Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his application.
Stubborn
bene
good
The narrative perspective characterized by the main character being the narrator (the story is told using words like "my", "me", "I" etc.
first person
Provide an synonym for pensive
thoughtful, dreamy, speculative