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Glossary

absurdity the quality of being stupid and unreasonable, or silly acclaim to welcome with applause or great praise
adventure genre, where the protagonist goes on an epic journey, faces difficulties and nerve-wracking situations affluent having a lot of money
bookend one of two usually similar things that begin and end something child welfare system defending children from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect; child protection
cornerstone a basic element; the foundation fables genre, usually featuring animals that behave and speak as human beings, told in order to highlight human nature
fantasy genre of literature that features magical and supernatural elements that do not exist in the real world foe an enemy, opponent
juxtapose place or deal with close together for contrasting effect landmark an event or development that marks a turning point or a stage
limerick a humorous poem with five lines, the first two lines having the same final sound as the last line; appeared in Limerick, Ireland merchandise things that can be bought or sold
morality a personal/social set of standards for good or bad behavior and character nursery rhymes genre that tells a quick story in just a few lines, entertaining, easy to remember for children
pastoral life lifestyle referring to the country or to life in the country; rural pioneering the first to do or use a particular new idea
purity not contaminated by something, morally or physically; free of anything that is not primary to it sacred considered to be deserving respect, too important to be changed; connected with religion
suspense state of anxiety or excitement caused by mysteriousness, uncertainty, doubt, or undecidedness tale story, often involving magic or exciting events; one that might be difficult to believe
tyranny harsh, unfair government in which a person or a group of people have power over everyone else uncharted territories a situation or area that is unfamiliar or never encountered, has not been described
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