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5290064698verisimilitudeThe appearance of semblance of truth or reality, Quality of seeming true - Realistic details0
5290087658Chivalary (Chivalric):Courteous, especially-toward women.1
5290095584Misogyny (misogynistic):Dislike, disrespect, or distrust of women2
5290128623Anarchronism (anachronistic)Persons, objects, or events placed in the wrong time period.3
5290133795MotifA recurring pattern of images, words or symbols that reveals a theme in a work of literature.4
5290142023Symbola setting, object or event in a story that carries more than literal meaning and therefore represents something significant to understanding the meaning of a work of literature.5
5290151737ThemeUnderlying issues or ideas of work6
5290155997Thesis statementThe cheif claim that a writer makes in any argumentative piece of writing, usually stated in one sentence at the end.7
5290163144AcerbicSharp and forthright, sour or bitter in temper. - Sharp, sarcastic, hurtful, cruel8
5290176922AdmonitoryGiving or conveying a warning of reprimand -Reproachful , warning9
5290203641AmbiguousOpen to more than one interpretation, having a double meaning -Unsure, equivocal, arguable10
5290242662AmbivalentHaving or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner - Friendly, affable, cordial11
5290363512ArbitraryBased on random choice, personal whim, rather than any reason or system12
5290376996AudaciousShowing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks13
5290397236BalefulThreatening, harm, menacing14
5290412999BemusedTo puzzle, confuse or bewilder someone -Perplexed, clueless15
5290417780BenevolentKind and generous -Compassionate, caring, good- natured16

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