Techniques and definitions Flashcards
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what is an allegory
a story or a poem with a hidden meaning.
what is anthropomorphism
treating animals with human characteristics.
what is a fairy tale.
a story with fantastical elements
what is dystopia
an imagined state or society which there is great suffering or injustice typically one that is ruled by someone.
what is irony
a situation in which something was intended to have a particular result, has had the opposite or very different result.
what is a maxim
a short memorable statement expressing a general truth or role of conduct.
what is a moral
A belief concerning the right or wrong behaviour.
what is an objective
based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings.
what is totalitarianism
a form of government that attempts to take total control over the lives of its citizens.
what is animalism
the concept that the animals base their government on in Animal Farm
what is communism
a type of government and an economic system where everyone shares resources and wealth equally.
what is propaganda
statements that are often false that spread to help a cause/leader or government.
what is a satire
a technique to expose and criticise foolishness or corruption by using humour,irony,exaggeration.
