Description

Narrator and protagonist, He is thoughtful and intelligent with a competitive nature and a tendency to brood.
Neither a narrator nor protagonist, yet central to the novel. Wild, acts above the rules.
Literal meaning "lighting war" Battle tactic of an overwhelming attack.
Used to describe the effort needed to jump from the infamous tree into the water, without getting hurt.
A condition in which there is no leadership and which results in chaos.
Simply means comfort, somthing offered or given especially in a time of sadness or grief.
An apt description of Finny, easy to get hurt.
Something is said or asked more than about the substance of the question. A question in which it does not require an answer.
Game created by Finny, Where he alters the rules suddenly to gain himself an advantage.
Originated in the late 16th century from latin it means "peirced through" from the verd transfigere, from trans- "across" to figere "fix, fasten"
Rather formal, or antiquated word which simply means spacious or containing plenty of room
From old french deigmier (modern french daigner) from latin dignari " to deem worthy of, or fit to"
Used to descride Finny's hair when he comes out of the water and his hair plastered rather crazily on his head.
Refers in an odd good mood a person has before they die.
Describes the enternaty of the exercise of the seniors go through.
Creating an intrest in someone to do something be flattering or deception.
The way Gene felt on his first day at the school.
A wound or injury on a part of someone's body where it is permanently damaged.
Synonymous of speck or particle, a tiny piece of a substance.
A description of the characteristics of Brinker
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
humorous or emphatic effect
2 things placed close together with contrasting effects.
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
an appeal to logic, and is a way of persuading an audience by reason.
Figurative Language: He is the black sheep of the family.
an appeal to ethics, and it is a means of convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader.
Figurative Language: as brave as lions. red like a rose.
an appeal to emotion, and is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response.
Figurative Language: BOOM!!! Drip.
figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
is the repetition of the last word of a preceding clause. The word is used at the end of a sentence and then used again at the beginning of the next sentence.
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
a modulation of the voice expressing a particular feeling or mood.

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