English homework Flashcards

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What does dystopia mean?

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An imaged state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

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What does utopia mean?

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An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

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What does futuristic mean?

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Having or involving very modern technology or design.

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What does antagonistic mean?

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A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

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What does repressed mean?

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Restrained or oppressed

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What does censorship mean?

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The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

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What does ideology mean?

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A set of political beliefs or a set of ideas that characterise a particular culture.

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What does authoritarian mean?

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Enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

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What does protagonist mean?

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The leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc.

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What does democracy mean?

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A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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