List 27: "The Fisherman and His Wife"

Fairy Tale

A story, often intended for children, that takes place in a magical land with fantastical beings such as elves, goblins, wizards, and fairies.

Fantastical

So strange or extreme that it does not seem to be true or reasonable.

Tempest

A storm.

Hovel

A small dwelling, often dirty or wretched.

Acquaintance

A person that you know, but not a close friend.

Acquire

To obtain (or get as one's own).

Academic

Someone who teaches at a college or studies as a part of their job.

Structure

The way a text is organized ("Struct" means build.)

Foreshadowing

The author's use of clues to hint about something that will happen later in the story.

Repetition

The act of repeating something.

Dialogue

A conversation between characters (The author will indent each time a different character speaks.)

Incident

An event or occurrence.

Propel

To move forward.

Reveal

To make something known; to make something visible.

Aspect

A feature or characteristic.

Provoke

To cause a reaction.