AIC - J.B Priestly

Question 1

Aristocratic

Answer 1

a social class of people who hold hereditary titles, privileges, or wealth, and are typically considered to be of higher social rank or nobility.

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

satisfied with the current situation and not wanting to try to make it better or improve oneself

Question 3

Culpable

Answer 3

deserving blame or being responsible for something wrong or illegal that has been done

Question 4

Didactic

Answer 4

intended to teach or instruct, often in a moralizing or patronizing way

Question 5

Interrogation

Answer 5

the act of questioning someone, often in a formal or systematic way, to obtain information or determine the truth

Question 6

Opression

Answer 6

the use of power or authority in a cruel or unjust manner to control or subjugate a group or individual

Question 7

Patriarchy

Answer 7

a social system in which men hold primary power and authority in society,

Question 8

Destitute

Answer 8

extremely poor and lacking basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing

Question 9

Propaganda

Answer 9

information or ideas that are spread widely to promote or publicize a particular cause or point of view, often with a biased or misleading nature

Question 10

Repentant

Answer 10

feeling remorseful or regretful for one’s actions or behaviors and expressing a desire to make amends or change for the better

Question 11

Responsibility

Answer 11

the state or fact of being accountable or answerable for one’s actions or decisions, often with an implied duty to act responsibly and ethically

Question 12

Social hierarchy

Answer 12

a system of social organization in which individuals or groups are ranked or stratified based on factors such as social status, wealth, or power

Question 13

Suburban

Answer 13

residential area on the outskirts of a city or town

Question 14

supercilious

Answer 14

a person who behaves or speaks in a manner that conveys an attitude of superiority or contempt towards others

Question 15

sentimentalise

Answer 15

the act of expressing or portraying feelings of nostalgia, emotional attachment, or affection towards something or someone, often in an excessive or exaggerated manner.

Question 16

lambast

Answer 16

to criticise someone or something severely and publicly, often in a harsh or abusive manner.

Question 17

exploit

Answer 17

to take advantage of a situation or person for one’s own gain, often in a deceitful or unfair way.

Question 18

unsympathetic

Answer 18

Lacking in compassion or understanding towards others; indifferent or unsympathetic to their feelings or needs.

Question 19

compassionate

Answer 19

Showing empathy and concern for the suffering of others; having a desire to alleviate their pain or distress.

Question 20

omniscent

Answer 20

Possessing complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding of all things.

Question 21

socialism

Answer 21

A system where things are owned by the community and are equal.

Question 22

capitalism

Answer 22

A system where things are owned privately by companies etc.

Question 23

dramatic irony

Answer 23

A literary technique in which the audience or reader is aware of something that the characters in the story are not.

Question 24

tonal shift

Answer 24

A sudden change in the mood or tone.

Question 25

stagecraft

Answer 25

The art of creating and manipulating the theatrical environment, including set design, lighting, sound, and costumes.

Question 26

dramatic tension

Answer 26

A sense of conflict, uncertainty, or unease created by a work of literature or drama.

Question 27

symbolism

Answer 27

The use of objects, characters, or events to represent abstract concepts or ideas in a work of literature or art.

Question 28

cyclical structure

Answer 28

A narrative structure in which events or themes are repeated or mirrored at different points in the story.

Question 29

stage directions

Answer 29

Written instructions in a script indicating how actors should move, speak, and interact with each other and the set.

Question 30

contrasting voices

Answer 30

The use of multiple perspectives, opinions, or voices within a work of literature or drama to create contrast or tension.