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Ela flash cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Archetype (n.) | A recognizable character type that occurs repeatedly across cultures and eras. Ex. Villans and heros. |
| Era (n.) | An age or a period in time. |
| Movement (n.) | A way to group literature by similarities in content rather than by genre or time period. (The works express similar beliefs or philosophies. |
| Historical account (n.) | A structured narrative record or description of past events, people, or situations, based on evidence, testimonies, or research. |
| Position (n.) | The opinion, point of view, or stance that a character, narrator, or author talks about something. |
| Coherent (adj.) | Clear, logical, and easy to follow because all the parts are connected and make sense together. |
| Focus(n.) | The main idea or point that your writing or discussion stays centered on. |
| Connotation (n.) | The feelings associated with a word (in addition to the meaning.) |
| Curate (v.) | To select, organize, and represent content, items, or experiences, typically for a specific theme, audience, or purpose. |
| Text feature (n.) | Something added to a text to enhance understandings or interest. |
| Cooperate | To work together |
| Archnemesis | main enemy of the protagonist |
| Herded (v.) | Moved as a group in a particular direction. (Like animals) |
| Sharp (adj.) | Mentally alert or quick. |
| Boarded (v.) | Rented a room. (Usually includes food) |
| Drafted (v.) | Required to join the military. |
| Ignorant (adj.) | Lacking knowledge, information, or awareness. |
| Flung (v.) | Threw with force. |
| Catapulted (v.) | Launched forward with machine like force. |
| Lurched (v.) | Staggered ; moved unsteadily |
| Struggling (v.) | Trying to do with difficulty |
| Impairments (n.) | Injury; damage |
| Frustrated (adj.) | Prevented from accomplishing |