Across
- 2. the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as in a story, drama, or novel; the outcome of a doubtful series of occurrences. From the French word meaning “the untying of a knot.”
- 3. noun: someone who moves quickly from one idea to another, moves like a butterfly or hummingbird.
- 6. the central issue of the story, which creates drama
- 10. verb: rejects or criticizes sharply
- 11. adjective: steadfast, uncompromising
- 14. adj: A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage.
- 16. adv: sadly, hopelessly
- 17. truthfulness
- 18. a sudden, intuitive perception or insight into reality or meaning
- 19. short writing or inscription that introduces a work of art or literature. It can do one of many things: 1) set a mood (2) foreshadow (3) imply characterization (4) reveal the content or (5) introduce themes.
- 21. the name given to the elements in a poem or literature that spark the senses. Despite "image" being a synonym for "picture", images need not be only visual; any of the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) can respond to the writing.
- 22. verb: filled with delight
- 27. adv: without enthusiasm
- 28. proper noun: Greek god who stole fire from heaven (Mount Olympus) to give to humans so that they could live and prosper. (Zeus punished him for this.)
- 29. a description (as of a character or setting) or direction (as to indicate stage business) provided in the text of a play. The playwright often provides these for the actors, directors, scene and lighting designers, etc.
- 30. adjective: not marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional ideals
- 31. noun: the glue that holds a society together. The bonds that people share to form a culturally rich and socially cohesive community. (social = society, fabric = a structural makeup)
- 32. nouns: a movement/a person that accepts and absorbs into the cultural tradition of a population or group
- 33. the opening of a story that sets the scene, introduces characters, etc.
- 34. adj: deviating from a usual pattern or accepted conduct
Down
- 1. a covenant is an agreement. These covenants prevented people of certain racial backgrounds from purchasing homes in their neighborhoods.
- 4. noun: refusal to accept something as true, disbelief
- 5. noun: in Christianity: the act of saving someone from sin or evil: the state of being saved from sin or evil
- 7. adv: introduced gradually or in a subtle, covert or indirect way. Often used to accuse or doubt.
- 8. adverb: done quietly or secretly to avoid notice
- 9. adjective: withheld for or until a stated time
- 12. the acquisition of gain (as money) in dishonest or questionable ways; also: illegal or unfair gain
- 13. the shape that a story takes as it moves from its beginning to its end
- 15. adverb: done in an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner.
- 20. noun: a philosophy that does NOT recognize or worship the God of the Bible
- 23. the conclusion of the story or solving of the conflict
- 24. knowing something before it takes place
- 25. verb: refuse (a loan or insurance) to someone because they live in an area deemed to be a poor financial risk.
- 26. noun: an expression of strong disapproval