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100

Definition of "Hindrances"

Obstacles; things that restrain or prevent

100

Definition of "Inaugurating" 

Formally beginning.

100

Definition of "Carnage"

Slaughter

100

Definition of "Forestalled"

Prevented by doing something ahead of time.

100

Definition of "Satire"

Any kind of writing, speaking or art that mocks something.

200

Definition of "Symmetry"

Balanced arrangement

200
Definition of "Exhilarates"

Gladdens; excites

200

Definition of "Prosaic"

Ordinary

200

Definition of "Docile"

Easy to manage; submissive

200

BONUS

Name examples of "indirect characterization" (Up to 5 answers! 100 Each!)

1. Speech

2. Actions

3. Appearance

4. Private thoughts

5. The way they affect other characters

300

Definition of "Consternation"

fear, bewilderment

300

Definition of "Dilapidated"

Shabby; falling apart

300

Definition of "Disposition"

Usual frame of mind; temperament

300

Definition of "Detractor"

One who makes something seem less important or valuable

300

Definition of "Setting" 

Where and when the story takes place

400

Definition of "Cowered"

Drew back or crouched in fear and helplessness

400

Definition of "Paraphernalia"

Equipment; gear

400

Definition of "Suffuse"

Spread over or through

400

Definition of "Restive"

Restless; unsettled

400

Definition of a "Gentile"

People who are not jewish

500

Definition of "Synchronizing"

Causing to occur at the same rate or time

500

Definition of "Sacrilegious"

Disrespectful towards religion.

500

Definition of "Noncommittal"

Not admitting or committing to any particular purpose or point of view

500

Definition of "Piteously"

In a way that arouses pity or compassion.

500

Characters under stress often reveal themselves and their values by what they...

Say and how they act.