| A | B |
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| forum | the public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city |
| historical fiction | a story based on both real and made-up settings, events, and characters from the past |
| fables | stories that teach lessons about human nature through the actions of animal characters |
| corrupt | to cause something to change from good to bad |
| agonize | to suffer extreme physical or mental pain |
| trappings | ornamental coverings or decorations |
| dislodge | to move from a settle position |
| emerge | to come into view |
| ponder | to think seriously about; reflect on |
| theme | the writer’s central idea or message about the topic |
