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ELA Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Connoisseurship | a person who is especially competent to make discerning judgments in the fine arts or, often, in some other field |
| Mason | A builder, or someone who is part of this high intelligence group |
| Impunity | Exemption from punishment |
| bewilderment | confused |
| niter | The natural mineral form of potassium nitrate that when found crystaliezd if breathed in causes coughing and sneezing |
| flambeuex | A large hand held torch |
| Cask | A strong large wooden barrel used for alcholic drinks |
| Roquelaure | is a knee-length, often fur-trimmed or silk-lined cloak worn by men |
| Imagery | the use of vivid, descriptive language that appeals to the five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch |
| Pun | use multiple meanings of a word, or similar-sounding words |
| Characterization | the process by which authors create, develop, and reveal the personalities, physical traits, motivations, and emotions of fictional beings |