Collaborator
an associate; a person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy; a defector.
Eloquence
fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Contentious
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
Prodigious
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
Blitzkrieg
an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory.
Transformation
a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.
Exuberant
filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.
Isolation
being far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote.
Prestige
widespread respect and admiration felt for the quality of someone or something
Tedious
too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous.
Idiosyncratic
behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
Transfigured
transformed into something more beautiful or elevated
Maimed
wounded or injured so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Solitary
done or existing alone.
Fratricide
the killing of one's brother or sister.
Conspire
make secret plans with others to commit an unlawful or harmful act.
Vitality
the state of being strong and active; energy.
Culminating
reaching a point of highest development, or to bring to a close.
Deranged
mad; insane
Implicate
show (someone) to be involved in a crime; imply
Morale
the confidence, enthusiasm, and happiness of a person or group at a particular time.
Allegory
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.
Direct Characterization
the author specifically reveals traits about the character.
Indirect Characterization
traits revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.
A foil in literature
a character who contrasts with another character to point out differences.
Tone
the author's attitude toward characters and situations.
Mood
the atmosphere created through the author's use of imagery and diction.
Internal Conflicts
psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character.
External Conflicts
struggle between a character and an outside force such as nature or other people.
Plot
the main events of a novel, short story, or play.
Theme
the central topic or idea explored in a text.
Imagery
figurative language used in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
Foreshadow
a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
Connotation
positive or negative meaning that is implied by a word.
Motivation
a reason behind a character's specific action or behavior.
Conflict
a struggle between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist and an antagonist.
Diction
author's deliberate choice of specific words to create an effect.
Round Character
a complex character who has many traits, like a real person.
Flat Character
a character whose traits are not fully developed
Dynamic Character
complex characters who experiences growth throughout the novel.
Static Character
a character who does not experience growth.