Vocabulary Flashcard 4/24/25

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What does 'theme' most likely mean?

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The lesson or message the story teaches.

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What does 'amuse' mean?

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To entertain or make someone laugh.

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What does 'contribute' most likely mean?

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To promote or clarify.

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What does 'savage' mean in the context of behavior?

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Showing no mercy; brutal.

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What does 'claim' most likely mean?

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A statement or opinion supported by evidence.

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What is a 'setting' in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a 'character' in literature?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What does 'plot' refer to in a narrative?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a 'conflict' in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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What does 'resolution' mean in a story?

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The conclusion or outcome of the story's conflict.