Vocab Study - The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle By AVI

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What does the term 'maim' mean?

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To wound or disable somebody.

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What are 'vermin'?

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Destructive animals or insects.

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What does 'incomprehensible' mean?

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Beyond understanding.

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What does it mean to 'succumb'?

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To give in to.

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What is 'contempt'?

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A feeling of great dislike or hatred.

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What is the definition of 'vocabulary'?

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The set of words known and used by a person.

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What does 'context' refer to in literature?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a particular word, phrase, or situation.

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What is the purpose of studying vocabulary in literature?

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To enhance understanding of the text and improve comprehension.

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What does 'characterization' mean?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.