the fluctuation of tone that conveys the writers’ attitude toward a particular subject
tone (noun)
200
(of something bad) very severe or serious
grievous (adj.)
200
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
loathsome (adj.)
300
a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
scruples (noun)
300
attractive, appealing; charming
winsome (adj.)
300
the central idea or insight about human experience revealed in a work of literature
theme (noun)
300
reference to a statement, a person, a place, or an event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, science, or pop culture
allusion (noun)
300
chains used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles
fetters (noun)
400
having or showing great warmth of feeling or passion
fervent (adj.)
400
a sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal
scabbard (noun)
400
two things purposely placed side by side for comparison
juxtaposition (noun)
400
stretched or pulled tight
taut (adj.)
400
What is Ms. Meisinger's middle name?
Lynn
500
move stealthily; keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive
skulk (verb)
500
occurrence in a phrase or line of poetry of two or more words having the same initial sound. In Old English poetry, alliteration is the principle poetic device
alliteration (noun)
500
a wood pile on which a corpse is burned during a funeral ritual