Flashcards in Ivy Global Deck 8 Deck (30)
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Prologue
N.
An introduction to a play or book
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Epilogue
N.
A short price of writing at the end of a book
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Excerpt
N.
A selection from larger work
V.
To take a section for a larger work
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Genre
N.
A style of literature or art
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Memoir
N.
Am autobiography
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Narrative
N.
A story
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Epic
N.
A very long poem about a hero
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saga
N.
A story telling the adventures of a hero
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Parody
N.
A spoof
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Protagonist
N.
The main character in a story
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Metaphor
N.
A poetic or symbolic comparison
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Parallel
Adj.
Similar, related, two lines that will never meet
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Abstract
Adj.
Existing only in ideas or theory, not concrete p
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Anonymous
Adj.
Having no name or known identity
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Counsel
V.
To give advice
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Advocate
V.
To argue in favour of a person or idea
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Champion
M.
A hero, someone who hold first place
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Contemplation
N.
Long and thoughtful observation
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Objective
Adj.
Based on evidence, not influenced by personal experience
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Subjective
Adj.
Based on personal experience or emotion
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Bias
N.
Prejudice, unequal favour to one side
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Legislate
V.
To pass a law
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Ratify
V.
To formally approve
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Decree
V.
To order
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Coerce
V.
To force someone to do something
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Comply
V.
To act according to someone's laws or commands
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Censor
V.
To forbid the distraction of material considered harmful
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Prohibit
V.
To bad or forbid
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Felon
N.
Someone who has been convicted of a serious crime
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