Landlady Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'emanate' mean?

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To come out from a source.

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What does 'rapacious' mean?

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Aggressively greedy.

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What is the meaning of 'mood' in literature?

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The atmosphere or emotional setting created by a piece of writing.

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What does 'façades' mean?

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The front of a building.

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What is an 'internal conflict'?

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A struggle within a character's mind, often involving difficult decisions.

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What does 'forboding' mean?

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A feeling that something bad will happen.

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What is a 'simile'?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'dithering' mean?

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To be indecisive or to hesitate.

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What is the definition of 'external conflict'?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force.

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What does 'author's purpose' refer to?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.