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vocab & lit terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| compliance | action in accordance with a wish or command |
| infamous | well known for some bad deed or quality |
| conjecture | an opinion on the basis of incomplete information |
| reminiscence | about a past event; a recollection of past events |
| enterprising | with initiative and readiness to undertake new project |
| monotonous | dull, tedious, and repetitious lacking in variety |
| transcendent | that which goes beyond limits |
| finesse | intricate and refined delicacy; delicate manner |
| cipher | doing arithmetic; decoding |
| impose | force something unwelcomed to be accepted |
| allusion | reference to something from history |
| protagonist | main character |
| antagonist | blocks the protagonist |
| subordinate character | not one of the main characters in a story |
| flat character | one or two traits evident |
| round character | many different sides |
| dynamic character | changes as a result of the story's events |
| static character | unchanged throughout the story |
| stereotype | idea that most have about a character |
| foil | contrasts with another character |