Arts and Letters Module 1 Flashcards

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achievement (n.)

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Something that has been done or achieved through effort; a result of hard work.

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action beat (n.)

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A phrase that tells what a character is doing before, during, or after they speak.

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adversity (n.)

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A difficult situation or condition; misfortune or tragedy.

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articulation (n.)

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Careful emphasis on particular words to emphasize meaning, all words pronounced correctly and audibly.

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devastating (adj.)

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Causing great damage or harm.

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economy (n.)

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The process or system by which people produce, sell, and buy goods and services in a country or region.

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hardship

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Pain and suffering.

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imagery

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Language that causes people to imagine pictures in their mind.

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jitterbug

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A very lively type of dance from the 1940s.

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juxtapose

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To place different things together to create an interesting effect or show how they are the same or different.