Assignment Analysis of literature: prose
stronger and she asked explained that June had nothing to come home to.
a cairn (16) - a mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark, typically on a
hilltop or skyline. Situation: Albertine was explaining that when she was young, her
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
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