cap- cip- capt- cept- ceive- ceipt-
catch; seize, receive
exceptionally or notably small
Diminutive
The sequence of events that occur through a work to produce a coherent narrative or story.
plot structure
pos- pon-
place, put
inter- intero-
between; among; together
to interrupt communication or connection with
intercept
an insight about life or human behavior that a story reveals
theme
bene-
good, well
mini- minor- minut- minu- min-
small; decline, decrease; reduce
lack of satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation
discontent
Language that does not convey meaning exactly as it is written and expresses comparison
figurative language
agreeable
amenable
dis- di- dif-
separation; apart; removal
to set free or release, as from some duty, obligation, or responsibility
Absolved
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
diction
1. to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view; 3. to look at
regard
ten- tent- tin- -tain-
hold; grasp; have
Affluent
flowing in abundance
the speaker’s attitude toward his subject
tone
the placement of two things side by side in order to highlight their differences
juxtaposition