Hints or clues about events that will happen later in a story
The character who opposes the main character
ANTAGONIST
Being formally questioned, often by authorities, or police.
INTERROGATION
A comparison using “like” or “as”
SIMILE
To add notes or comments while reading
ANNOTATE
THE POLICE OR INVESTIGATORS DO THIS TO CONFIRM SOMEONE'S STORY.
VERIFY
When the audience knows something the characters do not
DRAMATIC IRONY
Impossible to endure; miserable conditions
INTOLERABLE
A long, difficult journey with a purpose
EXPEDITION
Events that build toward the climax and are full of tension
RISING ACTION
A ruling or order that carries the force of authority, often from a government
DECREE
Refusal to obey. Could be positive or negative.
DEFIANCE
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties, to get back up when down, no matter what.
RESILIENCE
Continued effort despite challenges or obstacles, push through.
PERSEVERANCE
What literary term uses humanlike characteristics to describe a non-human object?
PERSONIFICATION
A claim that you were somewhere else when a crime occurred
ALIBI
LOOSE ENDS ARE TIED UP & THE PROTAGONIST'S LIFE IS DRAMATICALLY CHANGED.
RESOLUTION
Unstoppable; rain, bullying, ability, could be positive or negative.
RELENTLESS
The ability to withstand difficult conditions; stamina, able to last.
ENDURANCE
To officially clear someone of blame or guilt
EXONERATE
A structured system of discrimination embedded in institutions, not just individual actions
INSTITUTIONAL RACISM
EXPOSITION-CONFLICT-RISING ACTION-CLIMAX-FALLING ACTION-RESOLUTION
EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN: ALIBI, CORROBORATE, & VERIFY.
ALIBI-a story to prove you did not do a crime.
CORROBORATE-someone or something that can help prove your alibi/story.
VERIFY-to confirm an alibi with evidence to prove a suspect was where they said they were.
A written promise to repay a specific amount of money
PROMISSORY NOTE
An appeal based on credibility or trustworthiness. A dentist that recommends a brand of toothpaste.
ETHOS
WHAT IS IT CALLED IF YOU CANNOT PAY YOUR CAR LOAN?
DEFAULTED
WHAT IS IT CALLED IF YOU ARE IN CREDIT CARD DEBT, YOU CAN'T PAY YOUR BILLS, & YOU HAVE NO MONEY LEFT?
BANKRUPT
WHAT IS IT CALLED IF YOU LIVE IN A STATE OF NOT KNOWING IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH FOOD, MONEY, RESOURCES TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY.
POVERTY
A state of being discouraged to the point of losing motivation or hope, usually from an outside source.
DEMORALIZED
WHAT IS IT CALLED WHEN POLICE USE FORCE OR FEAR TO GET A CONFESSION?
COERCED