Vocabulary Flashcards
Context
Extra information to help you understand what is going on e.g. the location, time. May explain why or how something is happening.
When book was written or set.
Allegory
A story, poem or picture which contains a hidden meaning.
None
Revolution
The overthrow of a government by force, in favor of a new system.
- A dramatic and far-reaching change
- A single circular movement around a central point
Rebellion
An act of rebelling or the opposition to authority or control
Corruption
Dishonest or illegal behaviour or the action of corrupting
Criticism
Expression of disapproval of the assessment of literary or artistic works
Communism
A classless society where all property is owned publicly. It’s community focused and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs
Animalism
An idea suggested by old major which states that animals have a right to freedom and equality into “a complete system of thought”
Connotation
The deeper meaning that can be drawn from our understanding of a word e.g red=danger
Coup d’état
Overthrowing, seizure and removal of government and its powers
Manipulation
Action of making someone do something, controlling someone in a clever or unscrupulous way
What are the seven commandments for the animals?
Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy whatever goes upon four legs or has wings is a friend, no animal shall wear clothes, no animal shall sleep in a bed, no animal shall drink alcohol. No animal shall kill any other animal, all animals are equal
What is irony
A person says or does something that is different from what they or we expect them to say or do
What is propaganda
Information, especially of biased or misleading nature, used to promote political cause or point of view
What’s a scapegoat
A person who’s blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes or faults of others, especially for reasons of convenience
