English - Key Terminology Flashcards
Allegory
A story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Anthropomorphism
The showing or treating of animals, gods and objects as if they are human in appearance, character or behaviour.
Fairy tale
A story for children with fantastical elements
Dystopia
An imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian
Irony
A situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result.
Maxim
A short memorable statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
Moral
A principle or belief concerning right and wrong behaviour.
Objective
Based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings
Omniscient narrator
Third-person narrator who knows the thoughts, actions and feelings of all characters.
Propaganda
Ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and then spread in order to help a cause, political leader or government.
Satire
A technique used to expose and criticise foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humour, irony, exaggeration or ridicule.
Prosperity
A state of wealth
Unanimous
All in complete agreement
Apathy
Lack of interest or concern
Collusion
Secret agreement to deceive others
