Animal Farm #1 Flashcards
capitalism
An economic system characterized by open competition in a free market
allegory
A story in which each character, object, and event symolizes a moral or religious principle
satire
Irony, derision, or caustic wit used to attack or expose folly
scapegoat
One that is made the object of blame for others
enmity
Deep hatred
peasant
A member of the class containing farm laborers
euphemism
A less direct term used in place of one considered offensive
proletariat
The working class, esp industrial workers
totalitarianism
Having complete political control
military dictator
A dictator who justifies his position by claiming neutrality because of a military position
bourgeoisie
The middle class, who own most of society’s wealth and means of production
communism
An economic system in which production an goods are commonly owned
idealist
A person who sees things in ideal form
fable
A fable, esp a supernatural one, not based on fact
irony
The use of words to suggest the opposite of what they really mean