Term 1 Vocabulary

detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work

abundant in supply or quantity

gratify or indulge

shaking or quivering slightly

end of the story

a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition

a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

burn (something) superficially or lightly

a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

graceful and elegant bearing in a person

a large container like a barrel, made of wood, metal or plastic and used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic drinks

a stupid or careless mistake

the part of a bell tower or steeple in which bells are housed

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

struggle between opposing sources

a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract

an underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with recesses for tombs

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

shriveled or wrinkled with age

an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature

seclude or shut up in or as if in a convent or monastery

move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion

the section of the plot leading up to the climax

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

winds the story down from the climax to the resolution

make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body

taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely

the complete loss or absence of hope

make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger

driven to behave irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

enthusiastic or passionate

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing