Animal Farm #1 Flashcards

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capitalism

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An economic system characterized by open competition in a free market

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allegory

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A story in which each character, object, and event symolizes a moral or religious principle

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satire

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Irony, derision, or caustic wit used to attack or expose folly

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scapegoat

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One that is made the object of blame for others

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enmity

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Deep hatred

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peasant

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A member of the class containing farm laborers

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euphemism

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A less direct term used in place of one considered offensive

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proletariat

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The working class, esp industrial workers

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totalitarianism

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Having complete political control

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military dictator

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A dictator who justifies his position by claiming neutrality because of a military position

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bourgeoisie

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The middle class, who own most of society’s wealth and means of production

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communism

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An economic system in which production an goods are commonly owned

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idealist

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A person who sees things in ideal form

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fable

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A fable, esp a supernatural one, not based on fact

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irony

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The use of words to suggest the opposite of what they really mean

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