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
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 all the thoughts, actions and feelings of all characters
Propaganda
Ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader or a government
Satire
A technique use to expose and criticise foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule
Prosperity
A state of wealth
Unanimous
In complete agreement
Apathy
Lack of interest or concern
Collusion
Secret agreement to deceive others
