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The Pigman Study
Study for Pigman Lit test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Several adjectives to describe John | handsome, sneaky, mischievous, and stubborn |
| Details about John & Lorraine meeting up for the first time | Lorraine moved in. One day on the bus John sat next to her since none of the other seats were open, and he was laughing a lot. Lorraine said stop, then they started trying to laugh louder than each other,& that turned into genuine laughter & friendship. |
| Meaning of "mortified" | cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated |
| John/Lorraine family relationships | John & Lorraine's relationship with parents John: Isn't valued/listened to/isn't treated properly/isn't treated at all Lorraine: Mother picks on her/never a kind word/abusive/always needs lorraine to help around the house |
| Why did Lorraine wear Benjamin Franklin glasses | Lorraine wears Benjamin Franklin glasses to get people's attention, and to notice her. |
| Why did John & Lorraine enjoy visiting Mr. Pigman | He is more of a family figure in their lives than their legitimate family, and he treats them as who they are. Also he buys a ton of fun stuff for them, which they are not used to. |
| Flashback | a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story |
| Foreshadow | be a warning or indication of (a future event) |
| Irony | the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect |
| Metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable |
| Connotation of a word | associated meaning, implied meaning, or secondary meaning |
| Denotation of a word | plain and direct meaning—its explicit meaning |
| Commemorative | Acting as a memorial or mark of an event or person |
| Infantile | Of or occurring among babies or very young children |
| Repress | Subdue (someone or something) by force |
| Subliminally | (of a stimulus or mental process) below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it |
| Fanatic | a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause |
| Hideous | Ugly or disgusting to look at |
| Marathon | a long-lasting or difficult task or operation of a specified kind |
| Philanthropy | the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes |
| Prevarications | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth |
| Antagagonistic | showing dislike or opposition |
| Demented | crazy, unhinged, or insane |
| Misdirect | send (someone or something) to the wrong place or in the wrong direction |
| Subsidize | to aid or promote (someone or something, such as a private enterprise) with public money |
| Delicatessen | a store selling cold cuts, cheeses, and a variety of salads, as well as a selection of unusual or foreign prepared food |
| Erosion | the process where rocks are broken down by natural forces such as wind or water |
| Fixated | cause (someone) to acquire an obsessive attachment to someone or something |
| Mulled | think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length |
| Perpetual | never ending or changing |
| Voluptuous | relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure |
| Congealed | having become semisolid, especially on cooling |
| Frenzied | wildly excited or uncontrolled |
| Graft | to cause (a scion) to unite with a stock |
| Hovel | a small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling |
| Whisked | take or move (someone or something) in a particular direction suddenly and quickly |
| Thrive | (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously. |
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