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| a universal figure in the myths and folk talkes of many cultures who uses cunning to get the better of others who are usually bigger and stronger than he or she. |
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| universal/archetypal figure |
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| a character type that remains the same in myths and folk tales |
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| a type of moral tale from the oral tradition that does not have a resolution, but instead ends with a question posed to the audience |
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| Chain tale/Cumulative tale |
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| a type of folk tale that contains minimal plot, much repetition and rhythm, and a pattern that ties the tale together |
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| a repeated word, phrase, line, or group of lines |
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| having deep respect for something |
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| a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought |
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| two or more words that begin with the same letter |
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| the repetition of words, phrases, or sentences that have the same grammatical structure or that compare and contrast ideas |
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| acting one upon or with the other |
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| Primary Epic or Oral Epic |
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| epics that are translated into foreign languages & undergo changes |
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| a long narrative poem in a dignified style about the deeds of a traditional or historical hero or heroes |
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| The main character in a work of fiction, drama, or narrative poetry. This charachter's conflict set the plot in motion. |
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| The character or force that opposes or blocks the protagonist or main character, in a narrative. |
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| a narrator does not take part in the action yet knows everything that is happening. |
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| anyone or anything which seems to be the inevitable cause of someone's downfall or defeat |
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| To insult intentionally, especially openly |
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| To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible. |
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| Emerging; just coming into existence. |
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| Too strong to be penetrated. |
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