a detailed account of events
narrative
A figure of speech that makes an implicit comparison between two unlike things.
What is a metaphor
To give a brief statement of the main points of something.
What is to summarize
eager to learn
inquisitive
To make changes or corrections to
What is to revise
A guiding or warning signal, often a light.
What is a beacon
a reference to something well-known
What is an allusion
to suggest or indicate without directly stating
imply
phenomenon
A feeling or opinion
What is a sentiment
To remove a body part or limb surgically.
What is to amputate
A literary device where human traits are attributed to non-human entities.
What is personification
the art of using language effectively
rhetoric
to draw a conclusion from evidence
infer
To point out or show
What is to indicate
to become subject to or liable for
What is to incur
A figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as."
What is a smilie
very brief and clear
concise
to move downward
descend
Absolutely necessary or essential
What is indispensable
Not clearly expressed or defined; ambiguous.
What is vague
spending or giving in a very generous way
lavish
To represent or show something in a specific way.
What is to depict
An unfair negative attitude towards a group
Prejudice
Irritable or peevish.
What is petulant