Vocabulary Flashcards

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Perspective

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A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

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Dialogue

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A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.

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Direct Characterization

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The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed by the use of descriptive adjectives, phrases, or epithets.

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Indirect Characterization

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The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

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Setting

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The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

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Values

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A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.

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Heroism

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Great bravery.

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Obligation

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An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.

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Valor

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Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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Alliteration

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.