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Perseus
6th Reading
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dialogue | a conversation between characters |
| sensory detail | a detail that appeals to the sense of sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste |
| scimitar | a short sword with a curved blade |
| trait | an aspect of a person or character's behavior and attitude that make up that character’s personality |
| character | an individual in a literary work whose thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions move the action of the plot forward |
| renown | fame; the state of being discussed or talked about |
| immortal | not able to die or be destroyed; living forever |
| brazen | of the color of brass |
| antagonist | the character whose goals work against the protagonist |
| resolution | the final outcome of the story’s conflict |
| protagonist | the main character—the one the story revolves around and who usually has a problem to solve |
| plot | the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature |
| reproach | to blame for a fault or wrongdoing; chide |
| visualize | to create images in your mind based on descriptions in the text |
| relent | to finally give in or agree after refusing or resisting |
| linger | to stay longer than needed or expected |