Lord of the Flies - Shortened Vocab

proffer

offer

enmity

ill-will

strident

harsh and loud

incredulous

unbelieving; skeptical

furtive

sly; devious

gesticulated

gestured with one's hands

clambering

climbing; scrambling

officious

too eager to serve or advise

avidly

eagerly; with passion

inscrutable

not easily understood

vicissitudes

difficulties or hardships

contrite

sincerely sorry for shortcomings

rapt

completely absorbed

blatant

noisy; clamorous

generic

without distinction; in general

chastisement

punishment

myriad

innumerable

malevolently

with hostility

jeeringly

mockingly

effigy

representation

interminable

seemingly without end

brandishing

waving about in a threatening manner

sagely

wisely

sanctity

holiness; inviolability

demure

modest

fervor

intensity

demented

insane

ensconce

conceal

Allegory

A story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Direct Characterization

When the author makes direct statements about a character’s personality.

Indirect Characterization

When an author reveals a character’s traits through actions, thoughts, or speech.

Static Character

A character that doesn’t change throughout the story.

Dynamic Character

A character that undergoes significant changes symbolizing growth.

Foil Character

A character who contrasts with another character to highlight qualities.

Symbol

Something that represents a bigger idea an author is trying to convey.

Personification

Attributing human-like characteristics to something nonhuman.

Situational Irony

When the outcome of a situation is different than expected.