Monsters are Due on Maple Street Vocab

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Persistently

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not giving up

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Idiosyncrasy

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distinctions

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Contorted

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twisted or pulled out of shape

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Insomnia

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difficulty falling asleep.

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Antagonism

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an active dislike and hostility

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Context Clues

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hints or suggestions in the text that help define a difficult word.

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Vocabulary

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the body of words used in a particular language or by a particular group.

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Theme

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the central topic or idea explored in a text.

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Characterization

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the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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Plot

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the sequence of events in a story.