a warning or indication of a future event

parts that come before and after a word or passage and make its meaning clear

a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story

a lack of agreement between opinions, principles, etc. / a serious disagreement

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form

a figure of speech involving the comparison of two things, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid usually with the words “like” or “as”

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form

a figure of speech involving the comparison of two things, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid usually with the words “like” or “as”

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Parts that come before and after a word or passage and make its meaning clear

Information indicating whether something is true or valid

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence or something suggested

explanatory notes to a piece of writing

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence or something suggested

information indicating whether something is true or valid

explanatory notes to a piece of writing

parts that come before and after a word or passage and make its meaning clear

those who are inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others

a person in a play, novel, or film

the listeners or spectators at a speech or performance, or the intended readership for a piece of writing

one who frees or lets out

contrast that is usually interesting or surprising between what one would normally expect and what the real thing or situation is

a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story

side story that runs parallel to the main plot. It has a secondary strand of characters and events that can infuse important information into the main storyline

an inscription commemorating the dead person; on a tomb/gravestone

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

the process of pulling together background knowledge, newly learned ideas, connections, inferences and summaries into a complete and original understanding of the text

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

tool that employs a particular type of sentence structure, sound, or pattern of meaning in order to evoke a particular reaction from an audience

a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments

having numerous skills or abilities, usually being able to turn easily from one type of thing engaged into another

one who frees or lets out

the ability to express oneself easily and articulately

the distinctive tone or style of a literary work or author

the listeners or spectators at a speech or performance, or the intended readership for a piece of writing

general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

a person in a play, novel, or film

the process of pulling together background knowledge, newly learned ideas, connections, inferences and summaries into a complete and original understanding of the text

to have a high opinion

plain and simple

suppose; guess

a situation that appears to be opposite to what is expected

a lack of agreement between opinions, principles, etc. / a serious disagreement

having numerous skills or abilities, usually being able to turn easily from one type of thing engaged into another

an error in reasoning that makes your argument less effective and convincing

an unusual or splendid sight or public show

a long-lasting mark or stain on one’s character or reputation

a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her true identity

a side story that runs parallel to the main plot. It has a secondary strand of characters and events that can infuse important information into the main storyline