| A | B |
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| Magi | a group of noble pilgrims who traveled from the East to worship the infant Jesus in Bethlehem |
| verbal irony | happens when a character says one thing but means the opposite |
| situational irony | happens when the opposite of what is expected creating a surprise for the characters and/or the readers |
| dramatic irony | happens when the audience or reader knows something that a character does not, leading to tension or humor |
| inference | a logical assumption that is made based on the details of a text |
| instigates | urges on; stirs up |
| depreciate | reduce in value |
| cascade | a small steep waterfall; anything suggesting such a waterfall |
| faltered | acted hesitantly; showed uncertainty |
| prudence | a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid some risks |
| discreet | careful about what one says or does |
| theme | the central idea or message of a creative work |
