Character Development In Literature

verb to make or become dark or darker in color

adjective comparative form of dark, having less light or lacking in brightness

• The room began to darken as the sun set behind the mountains.
• I noticed the sky starting to darken, so I knew it was time to head home.
• Her mood seemed to darken when she heard the bad news.
• The situation continued to darken as more problems arose.

noun a person's character or behavior that is divided into two distinct personas

adjective describing something that has two distinct aspects or characteristics

• The patient exhibited symptoms of a double personality, indicating a potential dissociative identity disorder.
• My friend always jokes about having a double personality, saying she's a different person at work than she is at home.
• I think my brother has a double personality because he acts so differently around his friends than he does with our family.
• The author's writing style can be described as having a double personality, switching between serious and humorous tones.

noun the quality of being good; moral excellence; virtue

interjection used to express surprise or emphasis

• The goodness of the new policy is evident in the positive impact it has had on the community.
• Oh goodness, I can't believe I forgot to bring my lunch to work today!
• Goodness gracious, that party was lit last night!
• The goodness of her heart shone through in her selfless actions towards those in need.

adjective superlative form of 'inner', meaning situated furthest inside or closest to the center

adverb in a manner that is most deep or intimate

• She kept her deepest and inmost thoughts to herself.
• I trust you with my inmost secrets.
• I feel like we're really connecting on an inmost level.
• The inmost chamber of his heart held a special place for her.

verb to experience or survive a difficult or challenging situation

preposition used to indicate the experience of going through a particular event or time period

• Many people have had to live through difficult times during the pandemic.
• I can't believe we had to live through that boring presentation.
• I never want to live through that party again, it was so lame.
• She had to live through her worst fears coming true.

verb to mark or disfigure with a scar

adjective having a mark left on the skin or flesh by a wound, burn, or sore

• The accident left him scarred for life.
• She was scarred by the breakup with her boyfriend.
• That fight scarred him emotionally.
• The war scarred the country's landscape.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• The artist's painting was so detailed and realistic, it looked true to life.
• The movie was based on a true story, so everything felt true to life.
• The new video game graphics are so good, they look true to life.
• The author's description of the setting was so vivid, it felt true to life.

noun a point at which a decisive change takes place

• The discovery of penicillin was a major turning point in the field of medicine.
• Getting accepted into college was a real turning point for me.
• Winning the championship was the turning point of the season.
• Realizing the importance of self-care was a turning point in her life.

noun the state of having one's desires or dreams come true

• The concept of wish fulfillment is often explored in psychology and literature.
• I think watching romantic comedies is my favorite form of wish fulfillment.
• I love scrolling through Pinterest for some wish fulfillment vibes.
• For some people, social media serves as a platform for wish fulfillment.

verb to solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim)

adjective having formally renounced a belief or claim

• The accused abjured his previous statement in court.
• She abjured her old habits and started a new fitness routine.
• I abjured that toxic relationship and feel so much better now.
• He abjured the path of dishonesty and chose to live a life of integrity.