Literary Terms Related To Character Development

verb to elevate in rank, dignity, or excellence

• It is believed that education has the power to ennoble society.
• Helping others can ennoble your spirit.
• Volunteering can really ennoble your soul, dude.
• The artist sought to ennoble everyday objects through her unique perspective.

noun to awaken someone from sleep or inactivity

verb to stir or excite someone to action or feeling

• The loud noise failed to rouse the sleeping audience.
• I tried to rouse my friend from his nap, but he wouldn't wake up.
• I need a strong cup of coffee to rouse me from this tiredness.
• The inspiring speech roused the crowd to action.

verb to offend or insult someone openly or intentionally

• She was affronted by his rude behavior at the gala.
• I could tell she was really affronted when he didn't show up to her party.
• He was totally affronted when she dissed his outfit.
• The decision to cut funding for the program was an affront to all those who had worked so hard on it.