Vocabulary

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What is a prediction?

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A prediction is a guess about what will happen in the future.

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What is a ransom?

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A ransom is a sum of money demanded for the release of a captive.

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What are provisions?

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Provisions are supplies of food, drink, or equipment.

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What does a story's plot center on?

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A story's plot centers on conflict, which is the struggle between opposing forces.

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What does it mean to collaborate?

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To collaborate means to work together with others to achieve a common goal.

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What is the meaning of conflict in literature?

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Conflict in literature refers to the struggle between characters or forces that drives the narrative.

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What is the purpose of a diatribe?

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A diatribe is a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

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What is the definition of a proposition?

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A proposition is a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.

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What is the role of exposition in a story?

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Exposition introduces background information, setting, and characters to the audience.

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What does it mean to comply?

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To comply means to act in accordance with a wish or command.