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All terms in this list:

static character: a character who stays the same

dynamic character: a character that changes

genre: A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

simile: A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

foreshadowing: A literary device in which an author drops subtle hints about plot developments to come later in the story.

indirect characterization: readers use a character's speech, actions, thoughts, and looks to determine what she/he is like

alliteration: The repetition of consonants at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals; as in the following lines: -

allusion: An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication.

figurative language: literary devices involving some sort of imaginative comparison between seemingly unlike things

imagery: The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects; imitation work; images in general, or en masse.

theme: It must be written in a complete sentence. It is a universal idea (anyone can understand). It must relate back to the story.

hyperbole: Extreme exaggeration or overstatement; especially as a literary or rhetorical device.

rambunctious: Energetic and difficult to control.

torpor: Being inactive or stuporous.

permissive: Giving, or predisposed to give permission; lenient.

affiliated: Associated, related, or united.

atrocious: frightful, evil, cruel or monstrous

zest: Enthusiasm.

throng: A group of people crowded or gathered closely together; a multitude.

ominous: Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen; threatening; portentous; inauspicious.

hearth: An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire may be built

menacing: Threatening.

inertia: In a person, unwillingness to take action.

ruefully: In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.

comply: To yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform; -- usually followed by with.

deranged: disturbed or upset, especially mentally insane

scrutiny: Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.

scathing: harshly or bitterly critical

apparent: Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

harried: Rushed; panicked; overly busy or preoccupied.

subdued: Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.

taut: Tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

console: To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

ramshackle: In disrepair or disorder; poorly maintained; lacking upkeep, usually of buildings or vehicles.

tenant: One who pays a fee (rent) in return for the use of land, buildings, or other property owned by others.

lurid: Ghastly, pale, wan in appearance.

earnest: Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.

industrious: Hard-working and persistent.

infiltrate: To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access.

squander: To waste, lavish, splurge

erect: Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.

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