EOY Terminology Flashcards
Allegory
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Satire
The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Comrade
A colleague or a fellow member of an organization
Deceit
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
Dictatorship
Absolute authority in any sphere.
Corruption
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
Proletariat
The working class
Propaganda
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
Bourgeois
The middle class who had more wealth and material goods.
Communism
A society based on community where everyone contibutes to his/hers needs.
Scapegoat
Person blamed for wrong doings.
Tyranny
Cruel and oppressive goverment.
