August 18-22 Vocab Flashcard

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Encipher

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To encode; convert a message into code.

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Foreshadowing

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A narrative device that hints at coming events, often building suspense or anxiety in the reader.

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Antagonist

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A character in a story who opposes the protagonist; example: Voldemort from Harry Potter.

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Gothic Literature Elements

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Literary style characterized by dark themes, supernatural elements, and emotional extremes, as seen in The Fall of the House of Usher.

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Cipher

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A technique that performs encryption or coding.

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Suspense

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A feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.