to make more severe, bitter, or violent

very thin or wasted away, especially from lack of nourishment; scrawny

a distinct region or community enclosed within a larger territory

never satisfied; greedy

not allowed, improper, or unlawful

attraction for someone or something with which one feels a closeness or kinship

filled with excessive, shallow, or foolish love or desire

very small; tiny

to criticize vigorously; to scold vehemently

able to be used up and then discarded or replaced

food and drink; a meal

to avoid through craftiness

to overlook or accept without punishment; to pardon or excuse

a lack of freedom; forced labor

1-physical or mental weakness or defect; 2-weak or feeble

an interpretation of translation; a performance

to punish by criticizing sharply; to berate

serving or acting in a subordinate manner; servile

1-to put in a grave; to bury; 2-grave

the act of giving generously; gifts

a rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence; a revival

to spread throughout; to pass through

a regular and fixed amount of pay for work done or to help cover living or work expenses

painfully moving, affecting, or touching

to persuade someone to convert to a faith, belief, or cause

the expression of unacceptable views, especially those that are in conflict with established religious teaching

a polite term used to avoid directly naming something considered offensive or unpleasant

the words carved on a tombstone in memory of the deceased

characterized by informal language

a comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as”

when authors give human traits to animals or inanimate objects

main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly

a word which imitates the natural sound of things

when words appear to contradict each other

a literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story

a comparison of one thing to another

a phrase that is understood to mean something quite different from what individual words of the phrase would imply

an absurd exaggeration

a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions

interruptions that writers make to insert past events, in order to provide background or context to the current events of a narrative

is a reference made to a well-known person, event, or place from history, music, art, or another literary work

repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close together

a play on words that produces a humorous effect by using a word that suggests two or more meanings

the repetition of similar vowel sounds, in words that are close together

inverts our expectations of something – can be situational, dramatic, or verbal

an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience; generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject

I took Angie, the one with the freckles to the movie last night.

You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.

We looked everywhere for the car keys—under the sofa cushions, in the trash can, and on the counters and tabletops.

The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

This singer, along with a few others, play the harmonica on stage.

Jeremy, and I, have had our share of arguments.

Sandals and towels are essential gear for a trip to the beach.

To protect her delicate hands, Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes, or refuses to scrub the bathroom.

The president or the vice president are speaking today.

She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle.

The doctor who you recommended is not available for three months.

The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.

Carmen said, “I think “Ring the Alarm” is a great song.”

Mom wants the chores completed; moreover, she wants them done properly.

In preparation for her run, Alicia tightened her shoelaces, applied sunscreen, and increased the volume on her iPod.

I wanted to see a scary movie, however, my friend wanted to see a comedy.

Who left this report on my desk?

I need sugar, butter, and eggs, from the grocery store.

When Diane takes her beagle for a walk, Santana enjoys sniffing for edible garbage, howls at bicyclists, and lunging at squirrels.

There are two choices at this time: run away or fight.

A place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions is known as a:

A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained is known as a:

Societies that are controlled by a mindless government through a tangle of red tape, relentless regulation, and incompetent government officials are considered under what type of dystopian control?

The government in a dystopian novel is typically

A dystopian protagonist often

What type of propaganda shows the product’s best features, tells half-truths, and omits or lies about its potential problems?

What type of propaganda attempts to persuade the target audience to take a course of action that “everyone else is taking”?

What type of propaganda relates something or someone we like or respect with a product?