'Animal Farm' Vocabulary Flashcards
When something small is supposed to make us think of something much bigger
Represent
An object or image that makes us think of a bigger idea
Symbol
A story in which the characters and events represent bigger ideas, teaching readers a message
Allegory
The idea that wealth should be shared amongst all people equally
Communism
The idea that individuals and businesses should be able to make a lot of money without the government stopping them
Capitalism
Unfairness; when people aren’t treated fairly
Injustice
To take advantage of someone else’s work in an unfair way
Exploit
When all people have the same rights and opportunities
Equality
Information that is exaggerated or untrue, spread to make people believe in a particular political idea
Propaganda
A ruler who tells everyone else what to do and often takes power by force
Dictator
To control or influence a person or situation unfairly, to your own advantage
Manipulate
Telling people to do one thing, and then doing the opposite
Hypocrisy
