Vocab I
An old word for a porcupine, a small animal with sharp quills on its back used for protection.
Porpentine
A large, colorful bird known for its beautiful, iridescent tail feathers.
The national bird of India
peacock
The act of applying henna, a dye made from a plant, to skin, usually to create temporary designs.
Hennaing
In a way that is easy to notice or stands out.
prominently
the recurrence of similar sounds, especially consonants, in close proximity
consonance
A hairstyle in which the hair is chemically treated to curl or wave
perm
Leather straps that are used to control a bird of prey, usually around its legs.
Jesses
A marketplace, especially in Middle Eastern or South Asian countries, where goods are sold.
Bazaar
A feeling or sense that something bad is going to happen.
Foreboding
a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'
a metaphor
A collection or book of animals, often with stories or descriptions of them, especially in medieval times.
bestiary
The basic currency used in countries like India and Pakistan.
rupees
A traditional long shirt or tunic worn by people in South Asia, often as part of a set with pants or a scarf.
Kameez
a metrical line containing a complete phrase or sentence, or a poetic line ending with punctuation
End-stopped line
the repetition of the sound of a vowel in non-rhyming stressed syllables near in nearby words
assonance
Models or mannequins used to display clothing or represent a human figure.
dummies
A feeling of pride, loyalty, and teamwork within a group.
Esprit de corps
A religious song or poem, typically praising God.
hymn
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or
to make a point rather than to get an answer
Rhetorical question
a break in the flow of sound usually in the middle of a line of verse
caesura
A type of puppet that is controlled by strings or wires.
marionette
A smooth, shiny fabric that feels soft to the touch, often used for fancy clothing or decoration.
satin
The sharp claws of a bird of prey, like an eagle or hawk.
talons
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the
beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Alliteration
repetition of conjunctions in close succession (as in we
have ships and men and money)
Polysyndeton