an accepted source, such as a person or ttext, of expert information or advice

something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition

to demonstrate or prove to be just, right, reasonable, or valid

permitted by law; of, related to, or concerned with law

when a person experiences drowsiness, inactivity, and a lack of energy

Asian king

inspiring a sense of wonder

an act or a time of watching, often during normal sleeping hours

having or showing male spirit, strength, vigor, or power

an authoritative command or instruction

possessing or believed to possess magical power

to shrink back, as if in fear

agitation or excitement

foam or froth

something that offends, insults, or injures one's pride

the greatest extreme; maximum

unable to be tamed or defeated

Spanish: magician, wizard

a story's message about life or human nature

the subject the author is writing about

can be a person, place, or thing that stands for something beyond itself

the problem or struggle that the main character faces

expressed through the character's thoughts and actions; often involves a decision the character must make

a struggle with a force outside of the character, such as another character, society, or nature

a comparison between two unlike things that uses the words like or as

a comparison of two unlike things that does not use the words like or as

giving human qualities to an animal, thing, or idea

made-up words and ordinary words with new meanings

something that is from another part of the world

require something to be done or decided

motionless, as with terror, amazement, or other strong emotion

collection of live wild animals, often kept for showing to the public

to come between so as to block or change an action

not rigorous, strict, or firm

freed or excused from following law or duty which others must obey

a carefully stated claim, supported by reasons and evidence

writer's position on a problem or issue

the reasons and evidence that help prove the claim

statements made to explain a belief

a specific reference, such as a fact, statistic, or quotation that is used to support a claim

to follow the reasoning of an argument

statements that address opposing viewpoints

decide whether an argument makes sense and is convincing

control or direct something according to a rule, principle, or law

of or relating to trade

no longer existing or living

mentally unbalanced; insane

methods used to influence others to adopt a certain opinion or belief or to act a certain way

consists of words and phrases with strongly positive or negative connotations

meanings that are associated with a word beyond its dictionary meaning

presents a relationship between pairs of words

making a short, fast knocking sound as it moves

worn out, torn, or frayed

a narrow street or passage behind or between city buildings

when something cannot be seen

manner of writing; involves how something is said rather than what is said

types, patterns, and lengths, including pieces, or fragments

realistic conversation between characters

the writer's attitude toward the subject, such as serious, playful, mocking, and sympathetic

the dictionary meaning of a word

steady and persistent; continuing on without stopping

spirited, plucky; having energy and courage

small wounds or punctures made by or as if by a pin

all the people who are at the same stage or descent from a common ancestor