| A | B |
|---|
| self-possessed | adj. in control of oneself, composed |
| duly | adv. rightfully, suitably |
| infirmity | n. a weakness or an ailment |
| imminent | adj. likely to happen soon |
| flashback | n. an interruption in the chronological order of a story to tell an event that happened earlier |
| voice | n. the distinctive use of language that conveys the author's or narrator's personality to the reader |
| predecessor | n. one who comes, or has come before in another time |
| solace | n. relief from sorrow or disappointment; comfort |
| sedate | adj. quiet and restrained in style or manner; calm |
| imploring | adj. asking earnestly; begging |
| boding | n. a warning or an indication, especially of evil |
| dramatic irony | n. occurs when something is known by the reader or audience but is unknown to the characters |
| verbal irony | n. occurs when a statement is made that implies its opposite |
| situational irony | n. occurs when an event takes place that violates the expectations of the characters, the reader, or the audience |
| deduce | v. to figure out, infer, or conclude |
