CH. 3/4 Vocabulary

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What does 'jammed' mean in a technical context?

Back

To become stuck or blocked.

Front

What does the idiom 'putting on airs' imply about a character's behavior?

Back

It indicates the character is acting superior or pretentious.

Front

What is the meaning of 'misapprehension'?

Back

A misunderstanding or mistaken belief.

Front

How does the term 'strivers' relate to the theme of ambition?

Back

By depicting characters who work hard to achieve success.

Front

What does 'inconspicuously' mean in the context of character actions?

Back

By showing the character acting in a way that does not attract attention.

Front

Define 'ambition' in a literary context.

Back

A strong desire to achieve success or a particular goal.

Front

What is the significance of 'characterization' in literature?

Back

It is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

Front

Explain the term 'theme' in literature.

Back

The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

Front

What does 'foreshadowing' mean?

Back

A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

Define 'metaphor' and provide an example.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'