| A | B |
|---|
| narrator | The voice that tells the story |
| first-person point of view | narrator is a character in the story and uses the pronouns "I" and "me" |
| third-person point of view | The narrator is not a character in the story and is an outside observer |
| main character | The most important character in a story |
| minor character | A less important character in a story |
| character trait | A quality of a character such a bravery or deceitfulness |
| characterization | The way writers communicate characters' traits. There are four methods of characterization. |
| assiduously stiching uppers | Carefully and industriously sewing together the top portions of shoes |
| chronicled | Written down in a record book or ledger book |
| Got anything on? | slang for when Mike asks whether Jimmy has any robberies planned |
| rogue catchers | People who chase after criminals |
| confederates | Accomplices or associates in crime |
| phoenix | Mythical bird that lived for 500 years and then burned to death, only to rise from its own ashes to live another long life |
| livery buggy | A hired horse and carriage |
| drummer | An old-fashioned word for traveling salesman |
| specious guile | Innocent charm masking real slyness |
| four-in-hand | A necktie tied in the usual way, that is, in a slipknot with the ends left hanging |
| O. Henry | William Sydney Porter, who was well known for his short stories |
| retrieved | To get back, to regain |
| reformation | to change for the better |
| virtuous | morally good, honorable |
| compulsory | forced, required |
| rehabilitate | to restore to useful life, as through therapy and education |
| balk | to refuse to move or act |
| eminent | famous, well respected |
| genially | in a pleasant, friendly manner |
| retribution | punishment for bad behavior |
| elusive | tending to elude capture |
| saunter | to stroll in a caual manner |
| unperceived | not seen or noticed |
