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English Vocab test 3

TermDefinition
Archetype universal symbols, images, characters, motifs, or patterns that occur in myths, art, and literature through the world
Simile a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two subjects using "like" or "as"
Characterization the creation and developoment of a character; traits, thoughts, appearance, background, reactions; the opinions of others
Dynamic Character a character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude
Static Character a character who undergoes little or no inner change who does not grow or develop
Dialect a distinct variety of a standard language used by a group of speakers who are set off from others geographically or socially
Reprieve to delay the impending punishment or sentence of a condemned person; to relieve temporarily
Acquit free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
Admissible acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Alleged said, without proof, to have taken place or to havd a specified illegal or undesirable quiality
Appieled to make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public
Cross-examines question in a court of law to discredit or uncut testimony already given
Defendant a person or entity accused of a crime in criminal prosecution
Defense Attorney a lawyer specializing in defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity
Felony a serious crime
Hostile unfriendly; antagonistic
Manslaughter the crime a killing a human being without malice afterthought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder
Motions the action or process of moving or being moved
Prosecutor a person who institutes legal proceedings against someone
Reprieve to the delay the impending punishment or sentence of a condemned person; any respite or temporary relief
Defense a defendant and his legal council; the proceedings adopted by a defendant in answer to the claim or charge that has been ,made
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