Key Words Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is a morality play?
A didactic play intending to teach.
What does ‘rose tinted glasses’ refer to?
It links to the ‘pink’ and intimate lighting at the start.
What is a euphemism?
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.
What is dramatic irony?
A situation where the audience knows more than the characters.
What characterizes Edwardian society?
A period marked by strict social norms and class distinctions.
What does bourgeoisie mean?
The middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values.
What is the proletariat?
The working class, especially those who do not own the means of production.
What is capitalism?
An economic system based on private ownership and free markets.
What is socialism?
An economic system where the means of production are owned or regulated by the community.
What does a distorted view of reality mean?
A perception that is skewed or misrepresented.
What is a mouthpiece?
A person or group that speaks on behalf of another.
What is social class?
A division of society based on social and economic status.
What is a patriarchal society?
A society where men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership.
What does entitlement mean?
The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
What does infantilizing mean?
Treating someone as if they are a child or less mature than they are.
What does misogynistic mean?
Characterized by a dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.
