Vocab list 1

the appearance or semblance of truth; the quality of being real 

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sparing in the use of words; abrupt

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inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant

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containing or characterized by indirect references

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without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities

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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

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a character whose traits are in contrast to the principal character; highlights the traits of the protagonist

wording that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary conversation; use of familiar words or phrases

a startling or unusual metaphor or one developed over several lines (extended metaphor)

figure of speech that directly addresses an absent person, an object, or an abstraction