Acc key words (grade 9 words)

allegorical novella

It is a story or poem intended to teach

Redemption

being saved from sin

parsimonious

being selfish

Scrooge transmogrifies

scrooge transforms

change in a surprising or magical manner

plight of the poor

an unfortunate situation

altruism

putting others needs before your own

political diatribe

a strong criticism of political ideas or policies

apathetic

showing no interest or care

prolepsis

hinting at or showing future events (gocytc)

anti-malthusian

rejecting the idea that population growth leads to poverty

scrupulous

having morals

magnanimous

very generous

misanthropic

disliking or avoiding other people

dramatic vehicle

a technique or character used to communicate an idea

phantasmal

relating to or resembling a ghost