Vocabulary for Among the Hidden

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What does 'beckoned' mean?

Back

Waved or gestured.

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What does 'coaxed' mean?

Back

Convinced.

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What does 'solitary' mean?

Back

Alone.

Front

What is foreshadowing?

Back

A technique used in literature to hint at things to come.

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What does 'pantomimed' mean?

Back

Acted out.

Front

What does 'gestured' mean?

Back

Made a movement to express something.

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What does 'invited' mean in a literary context?

Back

To encourage someone to come or participate.

Front

What is a 'metaphor'?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is 'imagery' in literature?

Back

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What does 'symbolism' mean?

Back

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.