Definitions
emotionally hardened, unfeeling
What is callous
holocaust; wildfire
What is conflagration
incite, provoke, arouse; stir up
What is quell
skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
What is adroit
The three types of nouns
What are
1) concrete (count)
2) abstract (noncount)
3) collective
of or occurring at night; under the cover of darkness
What is nocturnal
ecstatic, overjoyed; jubilant
What is elated
What is conflagration
unselfish; concerned with the welfare of others
What is altruistic
The repetition of BEGINNING consonant sounds
What is alliteration
capable of being touched; real, concrete (like a noun)
What is tangible
ponder, reflect, muse, mull over
What is ruminate
strict, severe, inflexible
What is indulgent
comfort, relief; soothe, reassure; to comfort, console
What is solace
When an author writes a story that parallels other events using various literary techniques, such as metaphor and symbolism, to highlight or express truths about human existence (e.g. George Orwell's Animal Farm)
What is allegory
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
What is tacit
irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic
What is acrid
humble, lowly, base
What is august
deserving blame or punishment; culpable, reckless
What is reprehensible
An example of this literary device could be any of the following:
jumbo shrimp, student teacher, or bittersweet
What is oxymoron
remorse, regret; doubt, guilt
What is compunction
furtive, stealthy, covert
What is clandestine
erasable, impermanent, dyed-in-the-wool
What is indelible
a payment for damage or loss; compensation, restitution, reparation
What is indemnity
The five stages of plot
What are
1) Exposition
2) Rising Action
3) Climax
4) Falling Action
5) Resolution/Denouement