Assignment Analysis of literature: prose
grandma seemed to her the same size as the rock cairns commemorating Indian defeats
around there.
to cut a figure (17) - present oneself or appear in a particular way. Situation: Albertine was
telling that she adored June for adult confidences and for the figure she cut when she was
talking.
morosely (26) - not feeling very cheerful. (gloomily) situation: King was upset and sat
morosely in the car with a beer.
to cajole (36) - persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
Situation: Lynette cajoled Eli to wear a hat for a while and then she took it.
to relent (39) - abandon or mitigate a severe or harsh attitude, especially by finally
yielding to a request. Situation: When Lipsha was talking about mother with Albertine he
said he wouldn't relent on her even if she would come back, goes down on her knees and
begged him for forgiveness.
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