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Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Quell | put an end to something |
| Tactics | planned actions for a specific purpose |
| Persevere | Do something in spite of discouragement |
| Conscientious | Diligent, thorough |
| Supportive | encouraging, helpful |
| Legend | a type of folktale based on real cultural hero but with made up parts |
| Drama | or play, is written to be performed and to entertain |
| Character tags | names of who is speaking |
| dialogue | lines characters speak |
| acts | major divisions |
| scenes | minor divisions |
| Poetry (verse) | a form of literature that may feature sound devices |
| Rhythm | a regular or varied pattern of sounds |
| Rhyme | two or more words with the same ending sound |
| Repetition | use of sound words, thoughts, or sentences over and over again |
| Onomatopoeia | sound words |
| Vivid | clear, bright, lifelike |
| Retired | no longer working |
| Trembles | shakes slightly |
| Crinkled | wrinkled or creased |
| Melodic | pleasing and harmonious to hear, sweet sounding |