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narrator: a person who tells a story or gives an account of something (so, an unreliable narrator is a narrator whose word cannot be trusted. For example, in "The Cask of Amontillado," the narrator is Montresor, a devious murderer who takes perverse joy in killing a friend. Would you trust him?--Mr. Lindstrom)
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sticky, soggy
Palpable- readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived
Game-an amusement or pastime: children's games
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the rules.
Quarry-an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting (also, the animal the hunter is hunting. For example, Zaroff's quarry is men. - Mr. Lindstrom)
“Beast at bay”- this is an expression used to describe a trapped or "cornered" animal. Such an animal is very dangerous because it will often not surrender or give up. Instead, realizing that it must attack its pursuer or die, it will fight to the death. (Mr. Lindstrom)
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holding liquids.
Palazzo- an impressive public building or private residence; palace.
Roquelaure- a cloak reaching to the knees, worn by men during the 18th century.
Impunity- exemption from punishment.
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Roquelaure- a cloak reaching to the knees, worn by men during the 18th century.
Impunity- exemption from punishment.
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... (for example, a character may be motivated by greed, love or friendship)
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(for example, a character may be motivated by greed, love or friendship)
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1. relating to a style of fiction that emphasizes the grotesque, mysterious, and desolate. (Setting is remote, isolated, dark, decaying. Think old castle or very old home. Secret passageways or underground tunnels may be encountered. The weather is disturbed, stormy or rainy and the key incidents take place in darkness of night. There is often a palpable sense of evil. Often, someone is ill. Most often, the sick or weak person is a woman. The atmosphere is morbid - haunted by the presence of death, and there is always the chance of encountering the supernatural (magic, ghosts, etc.---Mr. Lindstrom)
2. barbarous; crude
3. relating to the Middle Ages; medieval * horror:horror: an intense,
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naturalism:
1. Factual or realistic representation
2. Philosophy; The system of thought holding that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes and laws * ambiguity:ambiguity: doubtfulness or
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unreliable: not reliable; untrustworthy
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narrator: a person
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Dank- wet, clammy, muggy, sticky, soggy
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Game-an amusement or pastime: children's games
Game- pertaining to or composed of animals hunted or taken as game or to their flesh. To act or play in accordance with the rules.
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Cask- a container made and shaped like a barrel, esp. one larger and stronger, for holding liquids.
Palazzo- an impressive public building or private residence; palace.
Roquelaure- a cloak reaching to the knees, worn by men during the 18th century.
Impunity- exemption from punishment.
Carnival- (is a show that takes place in palacefestive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during January and February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, masque and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life. Def. from Wikipedia, supplied by Mr. Lindstrom)
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... *narrator: a person who tells a story or gives an account of something (so, an unreliable narr…
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*narrator: a person who tells a story or gives an account of something (so, an unreliable narrator is a narrator whose word cannot be trusted. For example, in "The Cask of Amontillado," the narrator is Montresor, a devious murderer who takes perverse joy in killing a friend. Would you trust him?--Mr. Lindstrom)
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Dank- wet, clammy, muggy, sticky, soggy
Palpable- readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived
Game-an amusement or pastime: children's games
Game- pertaining to or composed of animals hunted or taken as game or to their flesh. To act or play in accordance with the rules.
Quarry-an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting
“Beast at bay”- it is mean that the person is still in control and he is not going to give up because he/she are a good in their work.
Cask- a container made and shaped like a barrel, esp. one larger and stronger, for holding liquids.
Palazzo- an impressive public building or private residence; palace.
Roquelaure- a cloak reaching to the knees, worn by men during the 18th century.
Impunity- exemption from punishment.
Carnival- a show that takes place in palace
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* ambiguity: doubtfulness or uncertainty as regards interpretation
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The force that moves a character to think feel, or behave a certain way.
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*irony: a difference between appearance and reality
-verbal irony: it occurs when a statement is made that implies its opposite
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... The force that moves a character to think feel, or behave a certain way.
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The force that moves a character to think feel, or behave a certain way.
(for example, a character may be motivated by greed, love or friendship)
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*irony: a difference between appearance and reality
-verbal irony: it occurs when a statement is made that implies its opposite
-irony of situation: it occurs when an event violates the expectations of the characters
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and desolate. (Setting is remote, isolated, dark, decaying. Think old castle or very old home. Secret passageways or underground tunnels may be encountered. The weather is disturbed, stormy or rainy and the key incidents take place in darkness of night. There is often a palpable sense of evil. Often, someone is ill. Most often, the sick or weak person is a woman. The atmosphere is morbid - haunted by the presence of death, and there is always the chance of encountering the supernatural (magic, ghosts, etc.---Mr. Lindstrom)
2. barbarous; crude
3. relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
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* ambiguity: doubtfulness or uncertainty as regards interpretation
* unreliable: not reliable; untrustworthy
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