The Gift of the Magi Vocabulary Flashcard

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Assertion

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A statement that expresses a belief or opinion.

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Chronicle

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A record of events in chronological order.

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Parsimony

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Extreme frugality or economy; being very careful with money.

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Inconsequential

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Unimportant or irrelevant; not having any significant effect.

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Faltered

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Hesitated in action or intent; to lose strength or momentum.

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Definition of Vocabulary

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The set of words known and used by a person or group.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information in a text that help deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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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, including the conflict and resolution.