Chapter 16 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 16

permanence (noun)

The state of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely

mutability (noun)

The quality of being subject to change; liability to alter or be altered

nostalgia (noun)

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past

unselfconscious (adjective)

Not inhibited or affected by awareness of oneself or one's behavior; natural and unforced

foreshadowing (noun)

A literary device in which an author hints at events or developments that will occur later in the story

reverie (noun)

A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream

idealize (verb)

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it actually is

motif (noun)

A recurring element, image, or idea in a literary work that carries symbolic significance

preservation (noun)

The act of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from decay or change

authenticity (noun)

The quality of being genuine, real, and true to one's own character rather than performing or imitating

juxtaposition (noun)

The placement of two things close together for contrasting effect

wistful (adjective)

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

impermanence (noun)

The state of not lasting forever; the quality of being temporary or transient

symbolism (noun)

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities beyond their literal meaning

sentimental (adjective)

Excessively prone to feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, sometimes in a way that seems insincere or excessive