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Week 2
The City of Ember
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hydropower | Power or electricity from running water |
| Subterranean | Underground |
| Corrupt | Dishonest; acting dishonestly and immoral for personal gain |
| Plot | The series of events that make up a story |
| Slender | Thin or skinny |
| Exposition | The first stage of the plot; introduces the setting and some of the characters |
| Rising Action | Events before the climax |
| Climax | The turning point in the story; the most dramatic moment |
| Endeavor | A strenuous effort; an attempt |
| Sparse | Not a lot; a small amount of something |
| Evidence | Proof; information used to prove or disprove something |
| Inference | Using what you know to come to a conclusion |
| Relevant | Connected to the subject at hand; having to do with what you’re doing |