| A | B |
|---|
| surprise endings | may be a sudden turn in the action or offer a new realization about the story |
| foreshadow | events in the story that hint at future action |
| habitual | established by long use |
| vicinity | neighborhood |
| staunchest | strongest; most determined; most firm |
| dismally | in a gloomy or depressed manner |
| simultaneously | happening or done at the same time |
| characters | the people who appear in stories |
| traits | are qualities of the character's personality that are consistent, or aren't easily changed. |
| motives | are emotions, wants, or needs that cause characters to act the way they do. |
