Literary Terms
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Short Answer
100
Synonyms, antonyms and explanations that help you unlock meanings of new words
What are Context Clues
100
take something of little or no value
What is filch
100
immature
What is sophomoric
100
wild, crazy, extremely busy
What is chaotic
100
Where was Jennie Spring taken from?
A shopping center in New Jersey
200
When one thing represents another in literature. For example, the weather in the novel mirrors Janie's mental state.
What is symbolism
200
heavy rain, or flood
What is deluge
200
to strike or grind together
What is gnash
200
dislike greatly, or hate
What is loath
200
Which of Janie's friends seemed to be a misfit in their family
Reeve Shields
300
The way an author reveals the personality of a character, by showing that character's thoughts, words, actions and physical traits
What is Characterization
300
speak clearly
What is articulate
300
to cause major embarassment
What is mortify
300
not showing a serious attitude
What is flippant
300
What made Janie realize it was her picture on the milk carton
The polka dotted dress
400
What does the E. in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Explain Evidence
400
pride or self-worth
What is dignity
400
morally good, showing virtue
What is virtuous
400
to be slightly mischievous, or naughty
What is impish
400
How are Mr. and Mrs. Johnson actually related to Janie?
They are her grandparents
500
Name three evidence-based terms
Because, for instance, according to the text, for example, the author stated, from the reading i know that....
500
what is a feeling of regret caused by a wrong committed
What is remorse or ruefulness
500
a feeling of jealousy or wanting what someone else has
What is envious
500
sticking out of the crowd in a very obvious or clear way
What is conspicuous
500
What is a daymare?
A day mare is a nightmare that happens during the day
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