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allegory

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a story, poem, or picture with a hidden meaning or moral

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anthropomorphism

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showing of animals, gods, and objects as if they are human in appearance, character, or behaviour.

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fairy tale

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a story for children with fantastical elements

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dystopia

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an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice

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irony

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when a person says or does something what they (or we) dont expect them to say or do

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maxim

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a short, memorable statement phrase that is repeated

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moral

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A belief concerning right and wrong behaviour.

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objective

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A goal to acheieve based on belief or influence

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omniscient narrator

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third-person narrator who knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters.

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propaganda

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false or exaggerated ideas spread in order to help a cause, a political leader or a government

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satire (satirical)

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a technique use to expose and criticise foolishness and corruption using humor redicule or other

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