| A | B |
|---|
| flashback | action that interrupts a story to show an earlier event |
| defiant | to resist authority and rules |
| foreshadowing | the use of hints to suggest what will happen later on in a story |
| bewildered | confused, perplexed |
| chronological | done in the order that events occur |
| unique | unusual, not typical or ordinary |
| admiration | to look up to someone |
| boastful | to brag, to speak with pride |
| hasty | done quickly, fast |
| carefree | no worries or troubles |
| factual | real, correct |
| conflict | the struggle or problem in a story |
| celebratory | to rejoice in something, to honor |
| intolerant | not accepting differences in others |
| skeptical | doubtful, unsure |
| reliable | trustworthy, dependable |
| passionate | having strong or intense feelings |
| urgent | needing immediate attention |
| abundant | more than enough, plentiful |
| eagerness | having a great interest or desire in something |
| despair | to lose hope, ready to give up |
| climax of a story | the major turning point |
| formal | following rules, not relaxed |
| criticism | to find fault, pass judgment |
| influential | having an effect on someone |
| pity | to feel sorry for someone |
| theme of a story | the central idea or underlying message |
| resolution of a story | the solution, where the problem is solved |
| tense | nervous, jittery |
| humble | modest, not bragging |
| resentful | to feel anger toward someone for what they've done |
| somber | gloomy, serious |
| observant | to be alert, see things that others might miss |
| suspicious | distrustful, uncertain |
| unbiased | fair, not showing favoritism |
| capable | having the ability to complete tasks |
| envious | the feel unhappy over what someone has |
| determination | to make a decision and stick with it |
| inspiring | something that makes someone act in a certain way |
| ironic | an event that is the opposite of what is expected |
