Adaptation Glossary

Adaptation Glossary

flirting

interacting with someone to show romantic interest; light-hearted banter of a focused nature

epiphanies

moments in which characters or individuals realize something which changes their paradigms in a strongly significant way

resolved

action in a plot or interpersonal relationship is resolved when everything involved in a piece of conflict is taken care of satisfactorily

corruption

the quality of using things for a purpose that is not good; taking advantage of how a system is set up for personal gain, including gain bestowed to one's family and friends

bloody

an intensifier, as in "I don't have any bloody use for it!"

cliche

an idea which has been represented in many instances

mutable

able to change under various settings

renounce

formally decide to stop interacting with something in any capacity

whittles

narrows something down to one concept or piece of information; also used in wood carving

conviction

the feeling of assuredness in something one knows to be right in their heart; they are willing to vouch for this thing if they have conviction

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