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Visit to Grandmother
Vocabulary words and literary terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| indulgence | Leniency; forgiveness (p. 70) |
| grimacing | Making a twisted or distorted facial expression (p. 70) |
| lacquered | Coated with a varnish made from shellac or resin (p.74) |
| direct characterization | The author directly telling you about the character's personality. |
| indirect characterization | Revealing personality through the character's thoughts, words, and actions; and through other characters' comments. |
| Author: "A Visit to Grandmother" | William Melvin Kelly |