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Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Connotation | What you think of when you hear or see a word |
Novel | A long work of fiction |
Poetic Justice | When a character "gets what he/she deserves |
Genre | A category or type of literature |
Allegory | A story that focuses on life and has a moral |
Haven | A place of safety |
Tendency | An action that is habitual |
Denotation | The dictionary meaning of a word |
Context | The surrounding words that explain the meaning of a word |
Solace | Comfort |
Treacherous | Not to be trusted; dangerous |
Catharsis | A purifying release of emotions |
Polytheistic | Believe in many gods |
Incur | To bring upon oneself |
Shrewd | Cunning or clever |