English Vocab List 2

Symbol

any object, person, place, or action that has meaning in itself and that also stands for something larger than itself such as a quality, an attitude, a belief, or a value

Theme

the central message of the story

Irony

a contrast between expectation and reality, or between what is expected to happen and what actually happens

Mourn

to feel or show great sadness, especially because someone has died or because you have lost something important

Omniscient

having unlimited knowledge, understanding

Perforated

pierced with a small hole or holes

Grimace

a twisted facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or disapproval

Narrator

the speaker/voice or character telling the story to the reader