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Huck Finn Unit
morality, minstrel shows, humor
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English
11th Grade
01/24/2010

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abolish
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to do away with
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afoot
Definition
developing or in the process of happening
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air
Definition
to make a public utterance
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blithe
Definition
lighthearted, joyous, glad, cheerful, free of spirit
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brazen
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shameless, insolent, disrespectful
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calamity
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a serious event causing distress or minfortune
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confound
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to cause one to become confused
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contrite
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extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentent
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disapation
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wasteful spending, squandering
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divination
Definition
fortelling the future by means of magic
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frivolous
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lacking in seriousness or importance
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haughty
Definition
arrogant, excessively proud, vain
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histrionic
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overly theatrical
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hues
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colors
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infernal
Definition
relating to hell
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languid
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slow, sluggish, listless, weak
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muse
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to ponder
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ponderous
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very heavy, unwieldy from weight
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resolute
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characterized by a decided purpose
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soliloquy
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a speech or dramatic monologue to oneself
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stealthy
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acting in a secret and sneaky way - negative term
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sublime
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exalted, noble, uplifting
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temperance
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moderation or self-restraint in action or statement
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the study of morality
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the study of how people justify their decisions
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egoism
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what's in it for me? if it makes me feel good, I'll do it.
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Utilitarianism
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What will make the greatest number of people happy?
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formalism
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What do the rules say I should do? The rules should be obeyed.
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divine command theory
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What is the standard of conduct commanded by God or a Supreme Being? The standard of behavior supercedes law of state or government. This allows NO exceptions.
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satire
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use of irony, sarcasm, exaggeration or wit to expose the stupidity of individuals, customs, or institutions
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incongruity theory
Definition
unexpected things produce laughter
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superiority theory
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people laugh because they feel superior to another person or to a situation
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self-deprecation
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the person makes fun of themselves to get a laugh
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