GCSE & Year 9
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witches |
A witches laugh is called a cackle.
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soliloquy |
A soliloquy allows us into the mind of the character.
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supernatural |
Gothic is a style of writing characterised by horror, intense emotion and supernatural events.
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bravery |
I admire her bravery.
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usurp |
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aside |
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superstitious |
He was superstitious about walking underneath a ladder.
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valiant |
A valiant action is very brave and determined, though it may lead to failure or defeat.
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heinous |
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irony |
When someone means something other than what they say; the most obvious form is sarcasm, but irony is usually more subtle.
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protagonist |
Antagonist is the person or force within a story that opposes the protagonist or hero.
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loyalty |
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manipulative |
She was sly, selfish and manipulative.
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atmosphere |
The earth's atmosphere is one-fifth oxygen.
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traitor |
A traitor is someone who betrays his country.
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