underlying meaning in dialogue in a text; often not explicitly stated

words that appear to contradict each other (jumbo shrimp, bittersweet)

statement that contains two seemingly incompatible points

form of irony in which the audience knows more about the circumstances or events in a story than characters within the scene

form of irony that occurs when an event contradicts the expectations of the characters or the reader

form of irony that occurs when a speaker or narrator says one thing while meaning the opposite

a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new

roam in search of things to steal or people to attack

a system of Christian or other religious belief; a faith

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy

a person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim) as regarded by those who do

call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

humble submission and respect