AIC - J.B Priestly Flashcards
Aristocratic
a social class of people who hold hereditary titles, privileges, or wealth, and are typically considered to be of higher social rank or nobility.
Complacent
satisfied with the current situation and not wanting to try to make it better or improve oneself
Culpable
deserving blame or being responsible for something wrong or illegal that has been done
Didactic
intended to teach or instruct, often in a moralizing or patronizing way
Interrogation
the act of questioning someone, often in a formal or systematic way, to obtain information or determine the truth
Opression
the use of power or authority in a cruel or unjust manner to control or subjugate a group or individual
Patriarchy
a social system in which men hold primary power and authority in society,
Destitute
extremely poor and lacking basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing
Propaganda
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
Repentant
feeling remorseful or regretful for one’s actions or behaviors and expressing a desire to make amends or change for the better
Responsibility
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
Social hierarchy
a system of social organization in which individuals or groups are ranked or stratified based on factors such as social status, wealth, or power
Suburban
residential area on the outskirts of a city or town
supercilious
a person who behaves or speaks in a manner that conveys an attitude of superiority or contempt towards others
sentimentalise
the act of expressing or portraying feelings of nostalgia, emotional attachment, or affection towards something or someone, often in an excessive or exaggerated manner.
lambast
to criticise someone or something severely and publicly, often in a harsh or abusive manner.
exploit
to take advantage of a situation or person for one’s own gain, often in a deceitful or unfair way.
unsympathetic
Lacking in compassion or understanding towards others; indifferent or unsympathetic to their feelings or needs.
compassionate
Showing empathy and concern for the suffering of others; having a desire to alleviate their pain or distress.
omniscent
Possessing complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding of all things.
socialism
A system where things are owned by the community and are equal.
capitalism
A system where things are owned privately by companies etc.
dramatic irony
A literary technique in which the audience or reader is aware of something that the characters in the story are not.
tonal shift
A sudden change in the mood or tone.
stagecraft
The art of creating and manipulating the theatrical environment, including set design, lighting, sound, and costumes.
dramatic tension
A sense of conflict, uncertainty, or unease created by a work of literature or drama.
symbolism
The use of objects, characters, or events to represent abstract concepts or ideas in a work of literature or art.
cyclical structure
A narrative structure in which events or themes are repeated or mirrored at different points in the story.
stage directions
Written instructions in a script indicating how actors should move, speak, and interact with each other and the set.
contrasting voices
The use of multiple perspectives, opinions, or voices within a work of literature or drama to create contrast or tension.
